Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 93 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 01, April 2, 1870 Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Steve Schulze and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 01, April 2, 1870" is a humorous and satirical weekly publication produced by various contributors during the post-Civil War era in the United States, specifically in the late 19th century. This periodical is a reflection of the social and political climate of its time, utilizing wit and satire to comment on current events, politics, and cultural norms. The publication promises a unique editorial style characterized by its blend of humor and poignant commentary. The inaugural issue of "Punchinello" sets the tone for the series with an engaging preface that introduces its titular character, a whimsical figure ready to tackle societal issues with a light-hearted touch. The content ranges from clever verses and amusing anecdotes to satirical takes on politics, including a humorous parody of bureaucratic processes and social commentary on contemporary issues such as financial practices and public sentiment. Through a variety of literary forms, "Punchinello" delivers both entertainment and critique, aiming to make its readership reflect on the ridiculousness of certain societal norms while enjoying a good laugh. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Punchinello Category: Humour Category: American Literature Category: Journalism/Media/Writing 115094 2025-07-05T06:39:36.381713 text/html 88546 2024-10-28T18:30:19 text/html 849071 2025-07-05T06:39:46.149681 application/epub+zip 847644 2025-07-05T06:39:41.020707 application/epub+zip 98503 2025-07-05T06:39:38.137759 application/epub+zip 1957056 2025-07-05T06:39:48.483660 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1950935 2025-07-05T06:39:43.529727 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 225608 2022-09-05T12:01:31.926324 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 122850 2023-10-05T08:28:48.194893 text/plain 103046 2024-10-28T18:30:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15095 2025-07-05T06:39:48.608655 application/rdf+xml 16986 2025-07-05T06:39:38.629734 image/jpeg 3856 2025-07-05T06:39:38.383698 image/jpeg 869622 2025-07-05T06:39:36.423758 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog