| Author |
Beard, Frank, 1842-1905 |
| Title |
Fifty Great Cartoons
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| Alternate Title |
50 Great Cartoons
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Ram's Horn Press,1899.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Brian Coe, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Fifty Great Cartoons" by Frank Beard is a collection of illustrations created during the late 19th century that combines social commentary and religious themes. This book serves as a showcase for Beard's artistic talents, channeling humor through caricature to address significant issues of morality and ethics prevalent during his time. Beard stands out for leveraging his artistic prowess not just for amusement, but also as a vehicle for promoting Christian values and reform. The content of the book presents a series of cartoons that engage with various topics such as religion, morality, societal issues, and the responsibilities of citizenship. Each cartoon is accompanied by thought-provoking captions or biblical references, driving home Beard's message about the importance of faith and ethical living in the face of societal challenges like intemperance, greed, and falsehoods. Through his art, Beard calls for introspection and action, encouraging viewers to reflect on their lives and the larger social issues at play, with a clear emphasis on the guiding principles of Christian faith and good citizenship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
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| Subject |
Christian life
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| Subject |
Caricatures and cartoons -- United States
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66822 |
| Release Date |
Nov 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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