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Title: Mr. Punch at the Play: Humours of Music and the Drama

Note: Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Mr. Punch at the Play: Humours of Music and the Drama" by Hammerton and Keene is a humorous collection of satirical illustrations and commentary focusing on the theatrical scene. This book was produced in the early 20th century during the vibrant period of British theatre characterized by a mix of melodrama, comedy, and the rise of music hall performances. The likely topic centers on the follies and idiosyncrasies of actors, playwrights, and audiences in the theatre, encapsulating the wit and charm of Punch Magazine's legacy. The book features a rich array of illustrations and amusing dialogues that caricature the theatrical world, poking fun at its social dynamics and the absurdity of certain performances. It sheds light on various elements of the theatre, from the pretentiousness of actors to the humorous critiques of dramatic plots and productions. Through clever jabs, it explores the relationship between artists and their audiences while capturing the humorous side of private theatricals and public performances alike. Overall, the text not only entertains but also reflects the cultural context of its time, encapsulating a vibrant era in British entertainment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander), 1871-1949

Illustrator: Keene, Charles, 1823-1891

EBook No.: 36529

Published: Jun 27, 2011

Downloads: 82

Language: English

Subject: English wit and humor

Subject: English wit and humor, Pictorial

Subject: Theater -- Great Britain -- Humor

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Mr. Punch at the Play: Humours of Music and the Drama

Note: Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Neville Allen, Chris Curnow and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Mr. Punch at the Play: Humours of Music and the Drama" by Hammerton and Keene is a humorous collection of satirical illustrations and commentary focusing on the theatrical scene. This book was produced in the early 20th century during the vibrant period of British theatre characterized by a mix of melodrama, comedy, and the rise of music hall performances. The likely topic centers on the follies and idiosyncrasies of actors, playwrights, and audiences in the theatre, encapsulating the wit and charm of Punch Magazine's legacy. The book features a rich array of illustrations and amusing dialogues that caricature the theatrical world, poking fun at its social dynamics and the absurdity of certain performances. It sheds light on various elements of the theatre, from the pretentiousness of actors to the humorous critiques of dramatic plots and productions. Through clever jabs, it explores the relationship between artists and their audiences while capturing the humorous side of private theatricals and public performances alike. Overall, the text not only entertains but also reflects the cultural context of its time, encapsulating a vibrant era in British entertainment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander), 1871-1949

Illustrator: Keene, Charles, 1823-1891

EBook No.: 36529

Published: Jun 27, 2011

Downloads: 82

Language: English

Subject: English wit and humor

Subject: English wit and humor, Pictorial

Subject: Theater -- Great Britain -- Humor

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.