Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 30, October 22, 1870 by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 30, October 22, 1870 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Cornell University, Joshua Hutchinson, Steve Schulze and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Summary | "Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 30, October 22, 1870" by Various is a satirical periodical published during the late 19th century, specifically the post-Civil War era in America. This edition presents a blend of humor, commentary, and adaptations of ongoing literary works, allowing readers to engage with contemporary events and societal attitudes through a comedic lens. The beginning of this issue launches with advertisements and promotions relevant to the publication, as well as the conclusion of a literary adaptation titled "The Mystery of Mr. E. Drood" by Orpheus C. Kerr. In this opening section, we are introduced to Mr. Bumstead, a character humorously depicted as a disheveled organist, who is ensnared in a chaotic and nonsensical conversation with Mr. Tracey Clews, a self-proclaimed literary man aspiring to write a novel inspired by a missing nephew. Their banter is laden with whimsical misunderstandings and witty exchanges, setting the tone for the magazine's whimsical and witty approach to storytelling and societal commentary. The interactions hint at the broader absurdities of human behavior and highlight the entertainment provided by both the comedic dialogue and the serialization of serialized literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | American wit and humor -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10092 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 155 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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