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245 1 0 _aPunchinello, Volume 1, No. 15, July 9, 1870
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-01-01
508 _aProduced by Cornell University, Joshua Hutchinson, Sandra Brown and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 15, July 9, 1870" by Various is a satirical periodical published in the late 19th century. This illustrated humorous publication offers readers a mix of comic stories, social commentary, and parodic adaptations, showcasing the wit and humor of the time. The content predominantly revolves around everyday societal absurdities, with characters often exaggerated for comedic effect. The opening of this issue introduces the narrative of "The Mystery of Mr. E. Drood," focusing on a character named Flora, who, after losing her family, finds her home in a school and faces absurd circumstances regarding her future and relationships. The dialogue is infused with humor as Flora's guardian, Mr. Dibble, interrogates her about her engagement while humorously navigating misunderstandings surrounding love and societal expectations. The tone is light and ironic, reflecting the publication's style of using humor to critique contemporary life and its quirks, making it a delightful read for those interested in historical satire and comedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican wit and humor -- Periodicals
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9797
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