Points of Humour, Part 2 (of 2) by George Cruikshank
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Illustrator | Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 |
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Title | Points of Humour, Part 2 (of 2) |
Note | Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
Credits | Produced by David Widger from images provided by the Internet Archive |
Summary | "Points of Humour, Part 2 (of 2)" by George Cruikshank is a collection of illustrated humorous anecdotes and tales written during the early 19th century. This book showcases a variety of comedic situations, often focusing on social follies and absurdities, reflecting the wit and satire of the period. The illustrations accompanying the text are an integral part of the storytelling, embodying Cruikshank's unique artistic flair. The book is divided into several humorous points, each telling a distinct story. One tale features a hunchbacked castle master and the unfortunate events that occur with three minstrel brothers, leading to a comedic twist involving misunderstandings and mistaken identities. Other points explore themes of quackery, medical mishaps, and amusing social interactions, depicting characters like an itinerant quack doctor and hapless blind beggars. The stories are rich with situational comedy and clever dialogue, creating a lively reading experience that both entertains and critiques societal norms of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
Subject | Anecdotes |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 44518 |
Release Date | Dec 26, 2013 |
Most Recently Updated | Apr 10, 2014 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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