Project Gutenberg 2021-03-07 Public domain in the USA. 127 May, Phil 1864 1903 Summers, Charlie Seaman, Owen 1861 1936 Seaman, Sir Owen Seamen, Owen Phil May: Sketches from "Punch." Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Phil May: Sketches from 'Punch'" by Phil May is a collection of humorous illustrations and sketches created for the British magazine "Punch," published during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book showcases the wit and satire characteristic of that era, with a focus on social commentary and everyday life in Victorian society. Through his illustrations, May captures the nuances of human behavior and societal norms, offering readers a glimpse into the comedic aspects of life during this time. This collection features a diverse range of sketches that address various themes—from the idiosyncrasies of social interactions to the absurdities found in daily routines. Each illustration is accompanied by clever captions, often embodying a playful exchange or a sharp observation that reflects the culture and mores of the time. With characters such as enthusiastic children, beleaguered parents, and societal figures, May's work not only entertains but also serves as a valuable historical document, illustrating the humor and challenges that characterized everyday life in his contemporary society. Overall, it provides an enjoyable and insightful look into the social landscape of the late Victorian period through a comedic lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Caricatures and cartoons -- Great Britain English wit and humor, Pictorial May, Phil, 1864-1903 NC Text Category: Humour Category: British Literature Category: Art 133328 2025-06-25T12:19:26.159916 text/html 88313 2024-10-18T11:43:06 text/html 19633129 2025-06-25T12:20:36.148044 application/epub+zip 19583838 2025-06-25T12:19:56.037817 application/epub+zip 138294 2025-06-25T12:19:27.275829 application/epub+zip 31896493 2025-06-25T12:20:46.901015 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 31796935 2025-06-25T12:20:04.681744 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 169538 2022-09-29T06:59:02.871674 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52785 2025-06-25T12:19:25.023838 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32847 2024-10-18T11:43:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17558 2025-06-25T12:20:47.161996 application/rdf+xml 15160 2025-06-25T12:19:27.417828 image/jpeg 2480 2025-06-25T12:19:27.344831 image/jpeg 19505402 2025-06-25T12:19:26.697934 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