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100 1 _aCruikshank, George,
_d1792-1878
245 1 0 _aPoints of Humour, Part 2 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
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 2014-01-03
508 _aProduced by Douglas L. Alley, III, 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)
520 _a"Points of Humour, Part 2 (of 2)" by George Cruikshank is a collection of illustrated anecdotes and humorous tales written in the early 19th century, likely during the Regency period. The book showcases Cruikshank's biting satire and wit through a series of entertaining stories that often address societal norms and eccentricities of human behavior, utilizing both copper engravings and woodcuts to enhance the narrative. The overall topic revolves around humor derived from absurd situations and character flaws, blending art and storytelling for comedic effect. In this volume, readers are treated to a mix of whimsical narratives that showcase Cruikshank's talent for highlighting the absurdities of life and the folly of human nature. Stories like "The Three Hunchbacks" and "A Relish Before Dinner" feature characters who often find themselves in comically unfortunate predicaments, illustrating the follies of jealousy, pride, and the misunderstandings that arise in social interactions. The tales are layered with clever humor and moral lessons, enriched by Cruikshank's vivid illustrations, making each scenario come to life before the reader's eyes. Overall, this collection serves as a delightful exploration of humor, brilliantly intertwining art and storytelling that remains entertaining and thought-provoking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAnecdotes
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44572
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