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245 1 0 _aPunchinello, Volume 1, No. 05, April 30, 1870
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2003-11-01
508 _aProduced by Cornell University, Joshua Hutchinson, Steve Schulze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 05, April 30, 1870" by Various is a satirical periodical published in the late 19th century, specifically during the post-Civil War era in America. This publication features a mix of humorous articles, poems, and critiques, offering a reflective and often comedic take on societal norms, politics, and the artistic community of the time. The content suggests an intention to entertain while also commenting on contemporary events and cultural phenomena. The opening of this installment introduces the humorous and satirical tone of the publication through various elements such as advertisements, poetry, and social commentary. It includes observations about the pride Philadelphians take in their historical buildings, critiques of rival periodicals, and playful jabs at social and political figures. Notably, it hints at a fictional dialogue between a father and daughter discussing astronomy, adding a layer of whimsical fantasy to the otherwise sharp critiques. This blend of satire, humor, and commentary sets the stage for a lively examination of the society of the era, characteristic of "Punchinello's" unique voice and style. (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/10018
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