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 Project Gutenberg 2015-02-05 Public domain in the USA. 406 Judd, W. J. (William J.) Judd, William J. Cruikshank, George 1792 1878 Cruickshank, George ca17000849 The tragical acts, or comical tragedies of Punch and Judy Punch and Judy Produced by Mark C. Orton, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Tragical Acts, or ComicalTragedies of Punch and Judy" by W. J. Judd is a puppet performance guidebook combined with a historical account, likely written in the late 19th century. The work explores the origins and evolution of the iconic puppet characters, Mr. Punch and Judy, as well as their enduring popularity in puppet theatre across various cultures, including Italy, England, and America. Drawing from a rich tradition of comedy and tragedy, the book provides insights into the central character, Mr. Punch, who is both a comic hero and a figure of mischief. The opening of this engaging text sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the puppet show tradition, beginning with an introduction that highlights the cultural significance of Mr. Punch and the lack of detailed historical inquiry into his character until this point. Judd asserts his intention to fill this historical gap, recognizing Punch as a universally adored figure who transcends age and rank. The text subsequently delves into the origins of Punch in Italy and discusses the mechanics of puppet shows, detailing the practicalities of constructing a puppet theatre and the intricacies involved in performing for an audience. This opening establishes a blend of historical inquiry and practical instruction, inviting readers to appreciate the richness of the Punch and Judy theatrical tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Puppet plays Punch and Judy PN Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: History - Other Category: Art Category: How To ... 207063 2025-07-19T10:33:08.357153 text/html 187593 2024-10-24T16:57:40 text/html 2084147 2025-07-19T10:33:18.545105 application/epub+zip 2084739 2025-07-19T10:33:11.608177 application/epub+zip 131697 2025-07-19T10:33:08.845180 application/epub+zip 4528214 2025-07-19T10:33:21.714131 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4492304 2025-07-19T10:33:15.767150 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194645 2022-09-21T20:03:33.184093 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 144558 2025-07-19T10:33:07.489158 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 124532 2024-10-24T16:57:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18072 2025-07-19T10:33:21.853108 application/rdf+xml 28792 2025-07-19T10:33:08.940152 image/jpeg 4529 2025-07-19T10:33:08.892211 image/jpeg 2068215 2025-07-19T10:33:08.457173 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia