George Cruikshank's Omnibus by George Cruikshank
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"George Cruikshank's Omnibus" by George Cruikshank is a collection of illustrated works written in the early 19th century. This compilation showcases Cruikshank's artistic talent through a series of humorous and sometimes satirical essays, poems, and stories, featuring a variety of characters and themes reflective of Victorian society. The book promises to engage readers with its social commentary, whimsical illustrations, and the charm typical of Cruikshank’s style. The opening of this omnibus introduces
readers to a preface that playfully addresses its younger audience, inviting them to explore a whimsical world of art, culture, and societal observations. Cruikshank describes his perspective as an artist navigating the curiosities and eccentricities of life, often employing humor to discuss serious subjects. Following the preface, we encounter a narrative focusing on “My Last Pair of Hessian Boots,” where the protagonist reminisces about his beloved boots, their mysterious disappearance, and the humorous misadventures that ensue as the boots seem to take on a life of their own. This sets the stage for Cruikshank’s engaging, illustrated storytelling that artfully blends humor with reflections on society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Blanchard, Laman, 1804-1845 |
| LoC No. | 83109845 |
| Title | George Cruikshank's Omnibus |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Jane Robins 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: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration |
| Subject | Caricatures and cartoons -- Great Britain |
| Subject | English wit and humor |
| Subject | English wit and humor, Pictorial |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47400 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47400-7 |
| Release Date | Nov 20, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 834 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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