Punch and Judy, with Instructions How to Manage the Little Wooden Actors by Ward
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| Author | Ward, Thomas A. M. |
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| LoC No. | ca17000449 |
| Title |
Punch and Judy, with Instructions How to Manage the Little Wooden Actors
Containing New and Easy Dialogues Arranged for the Use of Beginners, Desirous to Learn How to Work the Puppets. For Sunday Schools, Private Parties, Festivals and Parlor Entertainments. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Punch and Judy, with Instructions How to Manage the Little Wooden Actors by Ward" is a guidebook on puppet theater written during the late 19th century. The book provides practical instructions for performing the traditional Punch and Judy puppet show, a popular form of entertainment characterized by its humorous and often slapstick narratives. This publication likely appeals to those interested in puppetry, theatrical performance, or the arts in general. The content begins with an overview of the history of puppet shows and emphasizes the importance of performing Punch and Judy in a refined manner suitable for polite society, avoiding vulgarity. The book contains detailed instructions on constructing the puppet stage, managing the wooden puppets, and performing various humorous dialogues. Key characters include Mr. Punch, Judy, their child, and other comedic figures like a Doctor and Policeman, each contributing to amusing and chaotic scenarios typical of the Punch and Judy shows. The playful interactions and slapstick humor form a central theme, combining antics and moral lessons, making the performance both entertaining and reflective of societal norms of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Puppet plays |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41383 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 57 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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