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Title: Mr. Punch's Scottish Humour
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Elisa 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: "Mr. Punch's Scottish Humour" by J. A. Hammerton is a collection of humorous sketches and illustrations published during the late 19th century. Drawing from the rich comedic tradition of the British magazine "Punch," this volume showcases the quirky and often satirical perspectives on Scottish life, culture, and characters, as contributed by various artists and humorists, including Charles Keene. The content reflects a blend of Scottish wit and humor that provides both amusement and keen observations on societal norms. The beginning of this work introduces readers to a gathering of local characters sitting atop a pig-sty on T’nowhead’s Farm, where discussions about humor ensue, particularly focused on the presence of a stranger from London. The characters’ interactions highlight their unique Scottish humor, showcasing their skepticism towards outsiders while revealing their own pride in their wit and culture. The stage is set for a competitive exchange, with the established humorist, Tammas, ready to defend his position against the newcomer, emphasizing the camaraderie and rivalry that characterizes Scottish social interactions. Overall, this opening lays the groundwork for a humorous exploration of local life and the nature of humor itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Editor: Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander), 1871-1949
Illustrator: Keene, Charles, 1823-1891
EBook No.: 49309
Published: Jun 28, 2015
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor
Subject: English wit and humor, Pictorial
Subject: Scottish wit and humor
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Mr. Punch's Scottish Humour
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Elisa 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: "Mr. Punch's Scottish Humour" by J. A. Hammerton is a collection of humorous sketches and illustrations published during the late 19th century. Drawing from the rich comedic tradition of the British magazine "Punch," this volume showcases the quirky and often satirical perspectives on Scottish life, culture, and characters, as contributed by various artists and humorists, including Charles Keene. The content reflects a blend of Scottish wit and humor that provides both amusement and keen observations on societal norms. The beginning of this work introduces readers to a gathering of local characters sitting atop a pig-sty on T’nowhead’s Farm, where discussions about humor ensue, particularly focused on the presence of a stranger from London. The characters’ interactions highlight their unique Scottish humor, showcasing their skepticism towards outsiders while revealing their own pride in their wit and culture. The stage is set for a competitive exchange, with the established humorist, Tammas, ready to defend his position against the newcomer, emphasizing the camaraderie and rivalry that characterizes Scottish social interactions. Overall, this opening lays the groundwork for a humorous exploration of local life and the nature of humor itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Editor: Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander), 1871-1949
Illustrator: Keene, Charles, 1823-1891
EBook No.: 49309
Published: Jun 28, 2015
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor
Subject: English wit and humor, Pictorial
Subject: Scottish wit and humor
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.