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Title: Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 17, July 23, 1870

Note: Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Cornell University, Joshua Hutchinson, Sandra
Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 17, July 23, 1870" by Various is a humorous and satirical periodical published during the late 19th century. This particular issue features a wide range of content, including illustrations, essays, and serialized stories, all designed to entertain and provoke thought among its readers. The highlight of this issue appears to be "The Mystery of Mr. E. Drood," a burlesque that humorously riffs on conventional romance tropes, particularly those surrounding a young man, Edwin Drood, and his romantic entanglements. The opening of the serial sets a comedic tone as it introduces characters in a law office, showcasing the social dynamics through witty exchanges, amusing observations, and absurdity surrounding the mundane act of dining. Edwin Drood shares his experiences with Mr. Dibble, a lawyer, and Bladams, a clerk, creating a scene filled with awkwardness and humor over a meal. The narrative effectively draws the reader into the humor of human relationships and societal expectations, establishing its unique voice that blends sarcasm with a lighthearted critique of dating customs. The blend of humor and keen observation promises an engaging read, particularly for those interested in 19th-century social commentary masked in levity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 9885

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 236

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 1, No. 17, July 23, 1870

Note: Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Cornell University, Joshua Hutchinson, Sandra
Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 17, July 23, 1870" by Various is a humorous and satirical periodical published during the late 19th century. This particular issue features a wide range of content, including illustrations, essays, and serialized stories, all designed to entertain and provoke thought among its readers. The highlight of this issue appears to be "The Mystery of Mr. E. Drood," a burlesque that humorously riffs on conventional romance tropes, particularly those surrounding a young man, Edwin Drood, and his romantic entanglements. The opening of the serial sets a comedic tone as it introduces characters in a law office, showcasing the social dynamics through witty exchanges, amusing observations, and absurdity surrounding the mundane act of dining. Edwin Drood shares his experiences with Mr. Dibble, a lawyer, and Bladams, a clerk, creating a scene filled with awkwardness and humor over a meal. The narrative effectively draws the reader into the humor of human relationships and societal expectations, establishing its unique voice that blends sarcasm with a lighthearted critique of dating customs. The blend of humor and keen observation promises an engaging read, particularly for those interested in 19th-century social commentary masked in levity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 9885

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 236

Language: English

Subject: American wit and humor -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.