Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander) 1871-1949 creator Du Maurier, George 1834-1896 text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Mr. Punch in Society: Being the Humours of Social Life" by J. A. Hammerton and George du Maurier is a collection of humorous illustrations and anecdotes from the British comic magazine "Punch," written during the late 19th century. This work focuses on the comical aspects of social life, utilizing witty social satire to depict the foibles and follies of society. Through clever illustrations, it aims to provide readers with a light-hearted yet insightful commentary on the subtleties of social interactions. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the style and tone that characterize the book. It begins with a letter inviting a friend to a hunting event, humorously detailing the inadequacies of accommodations and the quirks of social engagements, suggesting a blend of levity and social observation. Alongside the text, various illustrations playfully portray the absurdities of social norms, interactions, and the expectations placed on individuals within society. Through this mix, the opening sets the stage for a humorous exploration of high society, welcoming readers to delve into the amusing commentary embedded in its pages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-01-27 Produced by Chris Curnow 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 English wit and humor, Pictorial England -- Social life and customs -- Humor PN Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48096 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48096 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134115.0 48096