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Title: Points of Humour, Part 2 (of 2)

Credits: Produced 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
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Summary: "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.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Illustrator: Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878

EBook No.: 44572

Published: Jan 3, 2014

Downloads: 163

Language: English

Subject: Anecdotes

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Points of Humour, Part 2 (of 2)

Credits: Produced 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)

Summary: "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.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Illustrator: Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878

EBook No.: 44572

Published: Jan 3, 2014

Downloads: 163

Language: English

Subject: Anecdotes

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.