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Title: Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 06, May 7, 1870

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punchinello

Credits: Produced by Cornell University, Joshua Hutchinson, Steve Schulze
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 06, May 7, 1870" is a humorous and satirical weekly periodical published by the Punchinello Publishing Company in the late 19th century. The publication offers commentary on contemporary social and political issues, featuring a mix of illustrations, poems, and articles that reflect the culture and sentiments of the time. As a snapshot of its era, it showcases the wit and humor of American journalism during this period, often focusing on the absurdities of politics, societal norms, and daily life. The content of this particular issue includes a variety of humoristic pieces and sketches, such as poems discussing the troubles of moving day, critiques of politicians, and mock speeches reflecting societal views. Notably, it features a characteristically sharp satirical take on the legislative processes, its commentators hilariously lamenting about ineffectiveness and incompetence in government. With its blend of visual art and literary humor, "Punchinello" serves not just as entertainment but as a critical lens on the American society and politics of the day, engaging readers through both laughter and reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Various

EBook No.: 9960

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 755

Language: English

Subject: American wit and humor -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 06, May 7, 1870

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punchinello

Credits: Produced by Cornell University, Joshua Hutchinson, Steve Schulze
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 06, May 7, 1870" is a humorous and satirical weekly periodical published by the Punchinello Publishing Company in the late 19th century. The publication offers commentary on contemporary social and political issues, featuring a mix of illustrations, poems, and articles that reflect the culture and sentiments of the time. As a snapshot of its era, it showcases the wit and humor of American journalism during this period, often focusing on the absurdities of politics, societal norms, and daily life. The content of this particular issue includes a variety of humoristic pieces and sketches, such as poems discussing the troubles of moving day, critiques of politicians, and mock speeches reflecting societal views. Notably, it features a characteristically sharp satirical take on the legislative processes, its commentators hilariously lamenting about ineffectiveness and incompetence in government. With its blend of visual art and literary humor, "Punchinello" serves not just as entertainment but as a critical lens on the American society and politics of the day, engaging readers through both laughter and reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Various

EBook No.: 9960

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 755

Language: English

Subject: American wit and humor -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.