Mr. Punch in Society: Being the Humours of Social Life by Hammerton and Du Maurier
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"Mr. Punch in Society: Being the Humours of Social Life" by J. A. Hammerton and George du Maurier is a collection of humorous illustrations and anecdotes from the British comic magazine "Punch," written during the late 19th century. This work focuses on the comical aspects of social life, utilizing witty social satire to depict the foibles and follies of society. Through clever illustrations, it aims to provide readers with a light-hearted yet
insightful commentary on the subtleties of social interactions. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the style and tone that characterize the book. It begins with a letter inviting a friend to a hunting event, humorously detailing the inadequacies of accommodations and the quirks of social engagements, suggesting a blend of levity and social observation. Alongside the text, various illustrations playfully portray the absurdities of social norms, interactions, and the expectations placed on individuals within society. Through this mix, the opening sets the stage for a humorous exploration of high society, welcoming readers to delve into the amusing commentary embedded in its pages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander), 1871-1949 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896 |
| Title | Mr. Punch in Society: Being the Humours of Social Life |
| Credits |
Produced by 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: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | English wit and humor |
| Subject | English wit and humor, Pictorial |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Humor |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48096 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48096-1 |
| Release Date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 518 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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