Burlesques by H. M. Bateman
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About this eBook
| Author | Bateman, H. M. (Henry Mayo), 1887-1970 |
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| LoC No. | 33016173 |
| Title | Burlesques |
| Note | Reading ease score: 36.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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Produced by Chris Curnow, Mark Young 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 | "Burlesques" by H. M. Bateman is a collection of comic illustrations and drawings created during the early 20th century. This book showcases Bateman's unique talent for humor through visual art, characterized by his sharp observation and insightful portrayal of various social types and situations. The likely topic of the book revolves around comedic interpretations of everyday life, highlighting human follies in a lighthearted manner. The content of "Burlesques" features a series of whimsical sketches that capture humorous moments within society, from exaggerated character studies of musicians and hotel guests to playful depictions of relatable scenarios like the struggles of a marital couple or the antics in public libraries. Each illustration tells a story, revealing Bateman's keen eye for the absurdities of human behavior. The sketches are not just entertaining; they also reflect an underlying commentary on societal norms and idiosyncrasies, making them both amusing and thought-provoking for the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration |
| Subject | English wit and humor, Pictorial |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39604 |
| Release Date | May 3, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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