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245	1	0	_aPunchinello, Volume 1, No. 17, July 23, 1870
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-02-01
508			_aProduced by Cornell University, Joshua Hutchinson, Sandra Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520			_a"Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 17, July 23, 1870" by Various is a humorous and satirical periodical published during the late 19th century. This particular issue features a wide range of content, including illustrations, essays, and serialized stories, all designed to entertain and provoke thought among its readers. The highlight of this issue appears to be "The Mystery of Mr. E. Drood," a burlesque that humorously riffs on conventional romance tropes, particularly those surrounding a young man, Edwin Drood, and his romantic entanglements. The opening of the serial sets a comedic tone as it introduces characters in a law office, showcasing the social dynamics through witty exchanges, amusing observations, and absurdity surrounding the mundane act of dining. Edwin Drood shares his experiences with Mr. Dibble, a lawyer, and Bladams, a clerk, creating a scene filled with awkwardness and humor over a meal. The narrative effectively draws the reader into the humor of human relationships and societal expectations, establishing its unique voice that blends sarcasm with a lighthearted critique of dating customs. The blend of humor and keen observation promises an engaging read, particularly for those interested in 19th-century social commentary masked in levity. (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/9885
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