Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 13, June 25, 1870 by Various

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Author Various
Title Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 13, June 25, 1870
Note Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary "Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 13, June 25, 1870" by Various is a humorous and satirical publication first released during the late 19th century (Victorian era). The book is part of a series known as "Punchinello," which was likely aimed at entertaining audiences with its wit and social commentary. The work’s content includes a mix of illustrations, humorous articles, and serialized stories, addressing various topics with a light-hearted tone characteristic of periodicals from this era. The central feature of this volume is “The Mystery of Mr. E. Drood,” a serialized story by Orpheus C. Kerr. The narrative offers a comical twist on typical detective tropes, incorporating eccentric characters like John Bumstead and Old Mortarity, who engage in humorous dialogues while discussing death and burial. The story takes place in an amusingly absurd setting, blending serious undertones with farcical situations as it explores themes of mortality and the human condition. The whimsical cast and their interactions draw readers into a world where humor prevails over somber topics, showcasing the clever satire that characterizes "Punchinello" as a publication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class AP: General Works: Periodicals
Subject American wit and humor -- Periodicals
Category Text
EBook-No. 9658
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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