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Various |
| Title |
Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 33, November 12, 1870
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punchinello
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Steve Schulze and PG Distributed
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| Summary |
"Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 33, November 12, 1870" by Various is a collection of humorous and satirical writings, characteristic of the late 19th century American period. This illustrated weekly paper features a range of articles that poke fun at societal norms, politics, and various aspects of life during its time, employing witty language and vibrant illustrations to entertain its readers. The opening of the publication introduces its format, including advertisements, and showcases the playful tone of its contents. Various pieces that follow cover a spectrum of topics from commentary on contemporary figures like Daniel Webster and George Francis Train to humorous anecdotes about ordinary life. The humor often blends irony and satire, reflecting on political absurdities, societal conventions, and even a fictional depiction of theatrical performances. This blend of humor, societal critique, and character sketches provides a glimpse into the playful yet critical culture of the time, setting the stage for the type of witty commentary that readers might expect throughout the issue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
American wit and humor -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10105 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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