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2013-12-15
Public domain in the USA.
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Cruikshank, George
1792
1878
Cruickshank, George
The Bachelor's Own Book
Being Twenty-Four Passages in the Life of Mr. Lambkin, (Gent.)
Produced by David Widger
"The Bachelor's Own Book" by George Cruikshank is a humorous and satirical illustrated narrative written in the mid-19th century, likely during the Victorian era. This book unfolds the misadventures and escapades of Mr. Lambkin, a bachelor leading a life filled with indulgence, frivolity, and romantic pursuits in a dynamic social landscape. The likely topic centers around bachelorhood, societal expectations, and the comedic trials of navigating romantic relationships. The narrative follows Mr. Lambkin as he embarks on a series of escapades involving social gatherings, romantic interests, and humorous misfortunes. Initially reveling in his bachelor lifestyle, Lambkin faces various challenges—from debauchery at parties and disastrous romantic encounters to encounters with law enforcement stemming from his antics. As he tumbles through a cycle of excess and fleeting romances, he ultimately reconciles with his lady love, leading to a humorous yet heartwarming conclusion. The illustrated text blends comedy with insightful commentary on the nature of bachelor life, love, and the folly of youthful excess. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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English wit and humor, Pictorial
NC
Text
Category: Humour
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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