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Title: Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 07, May 14, 1870

Note: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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

Summary: "Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 07, May 14, 1870" is a satirical magazine produced by various authors during the late 19th century. This whimsical publication falls within the genre of humorous and political satire, showcasing a collection of articles, sketches, and commentary that reflect the social and cultural milieu of its time. It touches on topics relevant to society, politics, and the arts, using humor to dissect and critique contemporary issues. The content of this volume features a variety of satirical pieces, including critiques on theatrical performances, a humorous take on free trade, and whimsical commentary about societal norms. Notable highlights include a parody of the overly dramatic French drama "The Lady of Lyons" and a comedic examination of the absurdities of political and social life, capturing the spirit of humor that was popular among readers of the period. The tone throughout is lighthearted yet incisively critical, revealing both the absurdities of life in the late 1800s and the witty reflections of a society undergoing rapid change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 9961

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 146

Language: English

Subject: American wit and humor -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 07, May 14, 1870

Note: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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

Summary: "Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 07, May 14, 1870" is a satirical magazine produced by various authors during the late 19th century. This whimsical publication falls within the genre of humorous and political satire, showcasing a collection of articles, sketches, and commentary that reflect the social and cultural milieu of its time. It touches on topics relevant to society, politics, and the arts, using humor to dissect and critique contemporary issues. The content of this volume features a variety of satirical pieces, including critiques on theatrical performances, a humorous take on free trade, and whimsical commentary about societal norms. Notable highlights include a parody of the overly dramatic French drama "The Lady of Lyons" and a comedic examination of the absurdities of political and social life, capturing the spirit of humor that was popular among readers of the period. The tone throughout is lighthearted yet incisively critical, revealing both the absurdities of life in the late 1800s and the witty reflections of a society undergoing rapid change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 9961

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 146

Language: English

Subject: American wit and humor -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.