Project Gutenberg 2011-06-27 Public domain in the USA. 132 Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander) 1871 1949 Hammerton, Sir John Alexander Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir Keene, Charles 1823 1891 Keene, Charles Samuel Mr. Punch at the Play: Humours of Music and the Drama Produced by Neville Allen, 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) "Mr. Punch at the Play: Humours of Music and the Drama" by Hammerton and Keene is a humorous collection of satirical illustrations and commentary focusing on the theatrical scene. This book was produced in the early 20th century during the vibrant period of British theatre characterized by a mix of melodrama, comedy, and the rise of music hall performances. The likely topic centers on the follies and idiosyncrasies of actors, playwrights, and audiences in the theatre, encapsulating the wit and charm of Punch Magazine's legacy. The book features a rich array of illustrations and amusing dialogues that caricature the theatrical world, poking fun at its social dynamics and the absurdity of certain performances. It sheds light on various elements of the theatre, from the pretentiousness of actors to the humorous critiques of dramatic plots and productions. Through clever jabs, it explores the relationship between artists and their audiences while capturing the humorous side of private theatricals and public performances alike. Overall, the text not only entertains but also reflects the cultural context of its time, encapsulating a vibrant era in British entertainment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/36529/36529-h/images/i_cover.png Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English wit and humor English wit and humor, Pictorial Theater -- Great Britain -- Humor PN Text Humor Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 178359 2025-07-15T04:05:17.429673 text/html 161765 2011-06-27T11:22:50 text/html 6138662 2025-07-15T04:05:52.816978 application/epub+zip 6053198 2025-07-15T04:05:28.028765 application/epub+zip 84561 2025-07-15T04:05:18.317663 application/epub+zip 43116407 2025-07-15T04:06:05.028959 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 43024878 2025-07-15T04:05:38.383565 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 173888 2022-09-16T16:04:13.148777 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 107766 2025-07-15T04:05:15.841707 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 107598 2011-06-27T11:22:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 107591 2011-06-27T11:22:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23122 2025-07-15T04:06:05.360933 application/rdf+xml 7631 2025-07-15T04:05:18.432660 image/jpeg 1820 2025-07-15T04:05:18.374655 image/jpeg 41377 2011-06-27T11:23:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 5951040 2011-06-27T11:23:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 41330 2011-06-27T11:23:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 5952146 2025-07-15T04:05:17.812874 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia