Puppets at Large: Scenes and Subjects from Mr Punch's Show by F. Anstey
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About this eBook
| Author | Anstey, F., 1856-1934 |
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| Illustrator | Partridge, Bernard, 1861-1945 |
| Title | Puppets at Large: Scenes and Subjects from Mr Punch's Show |
| Contents | Doing a cathedral -- The instantaneous process -- In the cause of charity -- The classical scholar in reduced circumstances -- Rus in urbe -- Catching the early boat -- Society's next craze -- An ideal interviewer -- Saturday night in the Edgware Road -- The "Model Husband" contest -- The courier of the Hague -- Feeling their way -- A testimonial manqué -- The model democracy -- By parliamentary -- The farming of the future -- A dialogue on art -- The old love and the new -- A doll's diary -- Elevating the masses -- Bookmakers on the beach -- 'Igher up! -- At a highland cattle auction -- The country of Cockaigne. |
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| Summary | "Puppets at Large: Scenes and Subjects from Mr. Punch's Show" by F. Anstey is a collection of humorous sketches written in the late 19th century. The book offers a satirical view of various aspects of society, exploring scenes and characters in a light-hearted and comedic manner. Through its illustrations and witty prose, it aims to entertain readers with observations of British life. The beginning of the work opens with a scene set in Dulchester Cathedral, where a group of sightseers waits to be guided through the building. A verger attempts to educate them about the history of the cathedral while managing their various distractions and confusions. The humor arises from the mix of characters in the party, each contributing their unique quirks and misunderstandings, which leads to a distinctly comedic portrayal of the tourist experience. The opening sets the tone for the rest of the sketches, encapsulating Anstey's ability to blend the observational with the absurd. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37449 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 191 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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