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Title: Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 37, December 10, 1870

Note: Reading ease score: 71.8 (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. 37, December 10, 1870" by Various is a humorous and satirical weekly publication that reflects the late 19th century's social and cultural commentary. This periodical showcases a blend of stories, essays, and humor, often focusing on contemporary events, societal norms, and the quirky nature of American life. Readers can expect a lighthearted exploration of topics such as relationships, social ambitions, and domestic concerns, told through witty prose and amusing characters. The opening portion introduces readers to a humorous narrative focused on various characters, including Ann Brummet and her complicated affairs involving attention from the Hon. Michael and a scheming mother-in-law, Mrs. Ladle. The plot thickens as Ann's departure from her home is discovered, igniting curiosity and gossip within the community. As Mrs. Ladle seeks to uncover Ann's whereabouts, readers are introduced to Hersey Deathbury, a comically portrayed figure replete with eccentricities and aspirations of fame, who inadvertently aids in the scandal's development. This section sets the stage for a humorous exploration of irony in human relations and societal expectations amid the vibrant backdrop of 1870s American culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 10544

Published: Dec 1, 2003

Downloads: 212

Language: English

Subject: American wit and humor -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 37, December 10, 1870

Note: Reading ease score: 71.8 (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. 37, December 10, 1870" by Various is a humorous and satirical weekly publication that reflects the late 19th century's social and cultural commentary. This periodical showcases a blend of stories, essays, and humor, often focusing on contemporary events, societal norms, and the quirky nature of American life. Readers can expect a lighthearted exploration of topics such as relationships, social ambitions, and domestic concerns, told through witty prose and amusing characters. The opening portion introduces readers to a humorous narrative focused on various characters, including Ann Brummet and her complicated affairs involving attention from the Hon. Michael and a scheming mother-in-law, Mrs. Ladle. The plot thickens as Ann's departure from her home is discovered, igniting curiosity and gossip within the community. As Mrs. Ladle seeks to uncover Ann's whereabouts, readers are introduced to Hersey Deathbury, a comically portrayed figure replete with eccentricities and aspirations of fame, who inadvertently aids in the scandal's development. This section sets the stage for a humorous exploration of irony in human relations and societal expectations amid the vibrant backdrop of 1870s American culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 10544

Published: Dec 1, 2003

Downloads: 212

Language: English

Subject: American wit and humor -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.