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Various |
| Title |
Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 39, December 24, 1870.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.0 (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. 39, December 24, 1870" by Various is a humorous and satirical periodical that reflects the late 19th century American culture. This publication features various articles, stories, and illustrations designed to entertain its readers with witty commentary on society, relationships, and current events of the time. The content often employs a blend of comedy and sarcasm that resonates with the reader's everyday experiences and social dynamics. At the start of this specific volume, the narrative unfolds with a comedic exchange centered around a character named Ann, who is confronted by relatives about her marital status, setting the stage for a humorous take on relationships and the expectations surrounding marriage. As Ann tries to navigate these encounters, the dialogue showcases the absurdity of social norms and the characters’ quirky personalities, including the intriguingly bumbling Hon. Michael and the gossip-driven Belinda. This opening lays the groundwork for a light-hearted exploration of personal relationships against the backdrop of societal pressures, all while maintaining a tone of playful irreverence characteristic of the publication. (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. |
10934 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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