Voces Populi by F. Anstey
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| Author | Anstey, F., 1856-1934 |
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| Title | Voces Populi |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | An evening with a conjuror -- At the Tudor exhibition -- In an omnibus -- At a sale of high-class sculpture -- At the Guelph exhibition -- At the Royal Academy -- At the horse show -- At a dance -- At the British Museum -- The travelling menagerie -- At the Regent Street Tussaud's -- At the military exhibition -- At the French exhibition -- In the mall on drawing-room day -- At a Parisian café chantant -- At a garden party -- At the military tournament -- Free speech -- The riding-class -- The impromptu charade-party -- A Christmas romp -- On the ice -- In a fog -- Bricks without straw -- At a music hall -- A recitation under difficulties -- Bank Holiday -- A row in the pit; or, the obstructive hat. |
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| Summary | "Voces Populi" by F. Anstey is a collection of humorous sketches originally published in the magazine "Punch" during the late 19th century. This work captures the essence of social commentary, light-hearted satire, and witty observations about various aspects of public life, particularly focusing on the experiences and dialogues of ordinary people in different social settings. The opening of "Voces Populi" sets the scene at a suburban hall before a conjurer's performance, where a small, disinterested audience awaits. A humorous interplay emerges between the magician, Herr von Kamberwohl, and his reluctant audience members, revealing their skepticism and casual disdain for the show. As the conjurer attempts to engage the attendees with his magic tricks, particularly involving a hat and absurd props, a comically critical character in evening dress provides sarcastic commentary, drawing further attention to the triviality and humor of the situation. This initial vignette establishes the book's tone, highlighting Anstey's talent for blending humor with social observation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37597 |
| Release Date | Oct 2, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 115 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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