Mr. Punch's Country Life: Humours of Our Rustics by J. A. Hammerton
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"Mr. Punch's Country Life: Humours of Our Rustics" by J. A. Hammerton is a collection of humorous sketches and illustrations focusing on the quirks of rural life, likely written in the late 19th century. This work is part of the broader "Punch Library of Humour," which compiles comedic content from the renowned magazine "Punch," known for its satirical and whimsical takes on society. The book highlights the interactions, characters, and situations found
in the countryside, showcasing the charm and absurdity found within rural communities. The opening of this anthology sets the stage by introducing its purpose: to celebrate the genuine humor found in rural life, as depicted by various artists and writers associated with "Punch." It emphasizes the idea that some of the richest humor is birthed from the interactions among the humble and individualistic characters of the countryside. Through witty quotations and illustrations, the beginning reflects on the essence of the rural experience, theatrically highlighting the everyman figures—farmers, villagers, and local eccentrics—who shape the narrative of country humor. Together, these elements create a light-hearted yet insightful exploration of rural culture, paving the way for the humorous anecdotes and illustrations that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander), 1871-1949 |
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| Title | Mr. Punch's Country Life: Humours of Our Rustics |
| Series Title | The Punch Library of Humour |
| Credits |
Produced by Neville Allen, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | English wit and humor |
| Subject | English wit and humor, Pictorial |
| Subject | Country life -- England -- Humor |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34676 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34676-2 |
| Release Date | Dec 16, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 336 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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