Points of Humour, Part 1 (of 2) by George Cruikshank
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| Illustrator | Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 |
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| Title | Points of Humour, Part 1 (of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by Douglas L. Alley, III, 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 | "Points of Humour, Part 1 (of 2)" by George Cruikshank is a collection of humorous anecdotes and illustrations created during the early 19th century. The book showcases Cruikshank's artistic talent alongside various comical stories, aiming to engage readers through the wit and humor of its content. This work likely reflects the social dynamics and cultural context of the period, providing insights into the humor of its time. The book features a series of humorous episodes that often revolve around misunderstandings, social interactions, and satirical portrayals of characters. Each anecdote showcases a unique situation, such as a soldier asserting his bravery in a peculiar manner, or a tale of mistaken identity due to drunkenness, ultimately resulting in humorous outcomes. Through clever storytelling and Cruikshank's distinctive illustrations, "Points of Humour" captures the essence of comedy from everyday life, blending visual art and narrative to entertain readers and provoke laughter. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Anecdotes |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44571 |
| Release Date | Jan 3, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 40 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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