Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 38, December 17, 1870. by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
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| Title | Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 38, December 17, 1870. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Steve Schulze and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | “Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 38, December 17, 1870” by Various is a humorous and satirical periodical published during the late 19th century. This edition features a blend of comedic narratives, advertisements, and social commentary that reflects the culture of the time. The content addresses themes of love, marriage, and legal absurdities, suggesting a focus on the follies and intricacies of social interactions. The opening of this particular issue introduces "Man and Wives: A Travesty" by Mose Skinner, where we meet the anxious Archibald Blinksop, who is reluctantly caught in a wedding scenario contrived by the determined Ann Brummet. As the minister arrives and a mock marriage ceremony commences, the reader is drawn into a comedic spiral of misunderstandings and scheming, emphasizing the power dynamics in romantic engagements. Ann's unyielding determination to marry Archibald, despite his protests, sets the stage for an exploration of romantic entrapment, mischief, and the often chaotic nature of relationships of the era. The scene is rich with wit and farcical elements, enticing readers with the promise of further hijinks to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | American wit and humor -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10933 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 4, 2004 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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