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245	1	0	_aPunchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 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, Steve Schulze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520			_a"Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870" is a humorous and satirical periodical published by Various during the late 19th century. This publication falls into the category of illustrated humorous magazines, which were popular at the time. Characterized by political satire, witty commentary, and caricatures, "Punchinello" reflects the social and cultural themes of its era, touching on topics such as politics, theater, and the societal norms of the time. The content of this specific issue includes a mix of comedic articles, sketches, and theatrical reviews. For instance, it features a fictional correspondence from a Bostonian regarding the ambitious Cape Cod Canal project, laden with humor and absurdity. The magazine critiques contemporary theater, particularly highlighting performances by notable figures like Lydia Thompson. Additionally, it addresses social issues, poking fun at Congress and the political climate of the time, such as debates over suffrage and the nature of governance. Through its engaging and satirical lens, "Punchinello" serves both as entertainment and a snapshot of the social commentary prevalent in the publication’s time. (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/9962
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