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100 1 _aCruikshank, Robert,
_d1789-1856
245 1 0 _aGallery of Comicalities; Embracing Humorous Sketches
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-05-27
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Christian Boissonnas 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"Gallery of Comicalities; Embracing Humorous Sketches" by Robert Cruikshank et al. is a collection of humorous sketches written in the early 19th century. The anthology features the works of notable caricaturists, including the renowned brothers Robert and George Cruikshank, and offers a satirical glimpse into the social customs and eccentricities of the time. Through witty illustrations and light-hearted verse, the book aims to entertain while reflecting on various aspects of daily life, human folly, and societal issues. The opening of this collection introduces readers to the distinguished contributors and sets the stage for the humor that lies ahead. It highlights the popularity of the sketches when they first appeared in "Bell's Life in London" and showcases the talent of artists like George Cruikshank and Robert Seymour. The introduction also mentions how the sketches tap into life's absurdities, from the comedic misadventures of well-to-do individuals to the everyday joys and struggles faced by common folk. Overall, the start of the anthology offers a preview of the playful and satirical tone that characterizes the works within, inviting readers to engage with a world that is both amusing and thought-provoking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish wit and humor, Pictorial
700 1 _aCruikshank, George,
_d1792-1878
700 1 _aSeymour, Robert,
_d1798-1836
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45784
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