Author: Various
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
In 'Mr. Punch at the Seaside,' Various authors bring to life the mischievous puppet character Mr. Punch as he embarks on a comical seaside adventure. The book is a collection of short stories filled with humor, satire, and social commentary, reflecting the Victorian era's fascination with entertainment and leisure activities. Each story showcases Mr. Punch's witty and irreverent personality, making it an engaging read for both children and adults. The writing style is whimsical and imaginative, capturing the essence of traditional puppetry and storytelling. The book serves as a window into the popular culture of the time, shedding light on the society's values and sense of humor. Overall, 'Mr. Punch at the Seaside' is a charming and light-hearted literary work that offers a unique glimpse into Victorian entertainment and storytelling traditions.
Mr. Punch at the Seaside
Author: Various
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
In 'Mr. Punch at the Seaside,' Various authors bring to life the mischievous puppet character Mr. Punch as he embarks on a comical seaside adventure. The book is a collection of short stories filled with humor, satire, and social commentary, reflecting the Victorian era's fascination with entertainment and leisure activities. Each story showcases Mr. Punch's witty and irreverent personality, making it an engaging read for both children and adults. The writing style is whimsical and imaginative, capturing the essence of traditional puppetry and storytelling. The book serves as a window into the popular culture of the time, shedding light on the society's values and sense of humor. Overall, 'Mr. Punch at the Seaside' is a charming and light-hearted literary work that offers a unique glimpse into Victorian entertainment and storytelling traditions.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
In 'Mr. Punch at the Seaside,' Various authors bring to life the mischievous puppet character Mr. Punch as he embarks on a comical seaside adventure. The book is a collection of short stories filled with humor, satire, and social commentary, reflecting the Victorian era's fascination with entertainment and leisure activities. Each story showcases Mr. Punch's witty and irreverent personality, making it an engaging read for both children and adults. The writing style is whimsical and imaginative, capturing the essence of traditional puppetry and storytelling. The book serves as a window into the popular culture of the time, shedding light on the society's values and sense of humor. Overall, 'Mr. Punch at the Seaside' is a charming and light-hearted literary work that offers a unique glimpse into Victorian entertainment and storytelling traditions.
The Tragical Comedy Or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch
Author: Neil Gaiman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 0747588449
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
The classic graphic novel - a dark fable of childhood and growing up.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 0747588449
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
The classic graphic novel - a dark fable of childhood and growing up.
Mr. Punch at the Seaside
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Mr. Punch at the Seaside
Author: Sir John Alexander Hammerton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Mr. Punch's History of Modern England
Author: Charles Larcom Graves
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Caricatures and cartoons
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Caricatures and cartoons
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Mr. Punch's History of the Great War
Author: Charles Larcom Graves
Publisher: London : Cassell
ISBN:
Category : English wit and humor, Pictorial
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
A series of exerpts from Punch Magazine articles about World War I. Reprinted in the United States by Frederick Stokes.
Publisher: London : Cassell
ISBN:
Category : English wit and humor, Pictorial
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
A series of exerpts from Punch Magazine articles about World War I. Reprinted in the United States by Frederick Stokes.
Punch and Judy in 19th Century America
Author: Ryan Howard
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476601542
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
The hand-puppet play starring the characters Punch and Judy was introduced from England and became extremely popular in the United States in the 1800s. This book details information on nearly 350 American Punch players. It explores the significance of the 19th-century American show as a reflection of the attitudes and conditions of its time and place. The century was a time of changing feelings about what it means to be human. There was an intensified awareness of the racial, cultural, social and economical diversity of the human species, and a corresponding concern for the experience of human oneness. The American Punch and Judy show was one of the manifestations of these conditions.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476601542
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
The hand-puppet play starring the characters Punch and Judy was introduced from England and became extremely popular in the United States in the 1800s. This book details information on nearly 350 American Punch players. It explores the significance of the 19th-century American show as a reflection of the attitudes and conditions of its time and place. The century was a time of changing feelings about what it means to be human. There was an intensified awareness of the racial, cultural, social and economical diversity of the human species, and a corresponding concern for the experience of human oneness. The American Punch and Judy show was one of the manifestations of these conditions.
The History of "Punch"
Author: Marion Harry Spielmann
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Journalism
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Journalism
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
The Big Sleep
Author: Raymond Chandler
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Big Sleep" by Raymond Chandler. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Big Sleep" by Raymond Chandler. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Mr Punch Afloat - The Humours of Boating and Sailing
Author: Various Authors
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473360617
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
This vintage book is a collection of humorous sailing poems, anecdotes, and extracts, illustrated with delightful drawings and interspersed with handy tips and useful information. Both entertaining and informative, “MR Punch Afloat - The Humours of Boating and Sailing” is highly recommended for those with an interest in sailing and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Mr. Punch at the Helm”, “'Arry on the River”, “Making the Best of It”, “Hints to Beginners”, “To Pyrrha on the Thames”, “My Riverside Adwentur”, “Otherwise Engaged!”, “Lest Men Forget”, “The Amateur Yachtsman”, “Robert on the River”, “Bo'sen James and the Great Sea-Sarpint”, and more. Many old books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473360617
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
This vintage book is a collection of humorous sailing poems, anecdotes, and extracts, illustrated with delightful drawings and interspersed with handy tips and useful information. Both entertaining and informative, “MR Punch Afloat - The Humours of Boating and Sailing” is highly recommended for those with an interest in sailing and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Mr. Punch at the Helm”, “'Arry on the River”, “Making the Best of It”, “Hints to Beginners”, “To Pyrrha on the Thames”, “My Riverside Adwentur”, “Otherwise Engaged!”, “Lest Men Forget”, “The Amateur Yachtsman”, “Robert on the River”, “Bo'sen James and the Great Sea-Sarpint”, and more. Many old books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing.