Bateman, H. M. (Henry Mayo) 1887-1970 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Burlesques" by H. M. Bateman is a collection of comic illustrations and drawings created during the early 20th century. This book showcases Bateman's unique talent for humor through visual art, characterized by his sharp observation and insightful portrayal of various social types and situations. The likely topic of the book revolves around comedic interpretations of everyday life, highlighting human follies in a lighthearted manner. The content of "Burlesques" features a series of whimsical sketches that capture humorous moments within society, from exaggerated character studies of musicians and hotel guests to playful depictions of relatable scenarios like the struggles of a marital couple or the antics in public libraries. Each illustration tells a story, revealing Bateman's keen eye for the absurdities of human behavior. The sketches are not just entertaining; they also reflect an underlying commentary on societal norms and idiosyncrasies, making them both amusing and thought-provoking for the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-05-03 Produced by Chris Curnow, Mark Young and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified English wit and humor, Pictorial NC Original publication data not identified 33016173 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39604 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39604 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133916.0 39604