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Title:
The Comic Almanack, Volume 1
An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest, Containing Merry Tales, Humerous Poetry, Quips, and Oddities
Note: First series, 1835-1843.
Note: Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "The Comic Almanack, Volume 1" by Thackeray, À Beckett, Mayhew, Mayhew, and Smith is a collection of humorous writings and illustrations published in the early 19th century. The almanack presents a tapestry of jest and earnestness through merry tales, poetry, quips, and oddities, showcasing the wit of its contributors. Prominent among them are Thackeray's narratives, which likely explore comedic insights into social commentary and human nature. The opening of "The Comic Almanack" reveals a satirical dialogue set in the final moments of the astrologer Francis Moore's life. Surrounded by a grieving nurse and old women, Moore amusingly dismisses their concern, instead engaging in comedic banter with the character Rigdum Funnidos, who solicits the prophetic mantle from Moore. As Moore fluctuates between his dying state and prophetic revelations, humor arises from absurd predictions about the cosmos and daily life, suggesting a playful critique of societal norms and common figures of the time. The blend of poetry, whimsical characters, and bold illustrations invites readers into a quirky narrative filled with sharp wit and whimsical charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
Author: À Beckett, Gilbert Abbott, 1811-1856
Author: Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887
Author: Mayhew, Horace, 1816-1872
Author: Smith, Albert, 1816-1860
Illustrator: Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878
EBook No.: 52203
Published: Jun 1, 2016
Downloads: 202
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor
Subject: Almanacs, English -- England -- London
LoCC: General Works: Yearbooks, Almanacs, Directories
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Comic Almanack, Volume 1
An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest, Containing Merry Tales, Humerous Poetry, Quips, and Oddities
Note: First series, 1835-1843.
Note: Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by 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: "The Comic Almanack, Volume 1" by Thackeray, À Beckett, Mayhew, Mayhew, and Smith is a collection of humorous writings and illustrations published in the early 19th century. The almanack presents a tapestry of jest and earnestness through merry tales, poetry, quips, and oddities, showcasing the wit of its contributors. Prominent among them are Thackeray's narratives, which likely explore comedic insights into social commentary and human nature. The opening of "The Comic Almanack" reveals a satirical dialogue set in the final moments of the astrologer Francis Moore's life. Surrounded by a grieving nurse and old women, Moore amusingly dismisses their concern, instead engaging in comedic banter with the character Rigdum Funnidos, who solicits the prophetic mantle from Moore. As Moore fluctuates between his dying state and prophetic revelations, humor arises from absurd predictions about the cosmos and daily life, suggesting a playful critique of societal norms and common figures of the time. The blend of poetry, whimsical characters, and bold illustrations invites readers into a quirky narrative filled with sharp wit and whimsical charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
Author: À Beckett, Gilbert Abbott, 1811-1856
Author: Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887
Author: Mayhew, Horace, 1816-1872
Author: Smith, Albert, 1816-1860
Illustrator: Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878
EBook No.: 52203
Published: Jun 1, 2016
Downloads: 202
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor
Subject: Almanacs, English -- England -- London
LoCC: General Works: Yearbooks, Almanacs, Directories
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.