The Comic Almanack, Volume 2 by Thackeray, À Beckett, Mayhew, Mayhew, and Smith
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"The Comic Almanack, Volume 2" by Thackeray, À Beckett, Mayhew, Mayhew, and Smith is a humorous collection written during the mid-19th century. This volume serves as an anthology of wit, satire, and comic relief, featuring various anecdotes, poetry, and illustrations that reflect on societal norms and events of the time. It likely combines insights on politics and everyday life with a lighthearted approach, intending to entertain and provoke thought. The beginning of
this almanack introduces a range of humorous topics and light-hearted takes on serious subjects, including a satirical examination of Parliament and the economy, offering simple yet witty rules for interpreting legislative acts and navigating financial advice. Among the amusing content are discussions on emigration, gardening, predictions, and humorous societal observations, all embellished with illustrations meant to enhance the comedic effect. The opening portions effectively set the tone for a playful exploration of contemporary issues, engaging the reader with a clever mix of jest and insightful commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 |
|---|---|
| Author | À Beckett, Gilbert Abbott, 1811-1856 |
| Author | Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887 |
| Author | Mayhew, Horace, 1816-1872 |
| Author | Smith, Albert, 1816-1860 |
| Illustrator | Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 |
| Title |
The Comic Almanack, Volume 2 An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest, Containing Merry Tales, Humerous Poetry, Quips, and Oddities |
| Note | Second series, 1844-1853. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AY: General Works: Yearbooks, Almanacs, Directories |
| Subject | English wit and humor |
| Subject | Almanacs, English -- England -- London |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52204 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1331 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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