| Illustrator |
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 |
| Illustrator |
Seymour, Robert, 1798-1836 |
| Title |
The Odd Volume; Or, Book of Variety
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| Contents |
Preface -- The odd volume -- Legend of the large mouth -- Strawberries and cream -- The rose in January -- The March of Mind -- The old gentleman's teetotum -- A water party -- The angler and the fowler -- The elopement -- Subjects of conversation -- Inconveniencies resulting from being hanged -- The new "Beauty and the beast" -- Trinity College, Cambridge. Forty years ago -- Neck or nothing -- The mysterious visitor -- The cloaks -- A comical adventure -- How to make a paper -- The nightmare -- A gall-ing system.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Odd Volume; Or, Book of Variety" by George Cruikshank and Robert Seymour is a collection of humorous and fantastical tales written in the early 19th century. The volume features a variety of stories, illustrated by prominent artists of the time, intended to entertain readers with their whimsical characters and narratives. Among these characters is a particularly striking figure, a large-mouthed man whose grotesque features lead to engaging and often comical observations about society and human nature. The opening of this work introduces us to a peculiar gathering at an inn in Glasgow, where the narrator encounters a bizarrely large-mouthed stranger. Despite his terrifying appearance, the man proves to be amiable and humorous, sharing the history of his mouth and a family heirloom—a spoon symbolizing his lineage. The narrator's mix of intrigue and anxiety about the man's appetite sets the stage for a suppertime spectacle that evolves into a humorous and chaotic exploration of gluttony. This introductory scene effectively establishes the book's playful tone while hinting at deeper commentary on identity and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
English wit and humor
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
44739 |
| Release Date |
Jan 23, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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