Mr. Punch at Home: The Comic Side of Domestic Life by Hammerton and Townsend
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"Mr. Punch at Home: The Comic Side of Domestic Life" by Hammerton and Townsend is a comedic collection produced during the late 19th century. This volume, part of the Punch Library of Humour, explores the amusing intricacies of domestic life through illustrations and witty anecdotes. The book cleverly highlights the everyday challenges and humorous situations encountered within households, making it relatable to a broad audience. The opening of the work introduces the
reader to an assortment of humorous commentary on domestic life, focusing on the various roles within the household, such as servants and their interactions with the family. It sets the tone with charming illustrations and quips about everyday mishaps, from the struggles of housekeeping to the quirks of domestic staff. This initial portion effectively establishes the book's intent to entertain by depicting the comic side of home life, emphasizing both the absurdities and the commonality of such experiences. (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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| Illustrator | Townsend, F. H. (Frederick Henry), 1868-1920 |
| Title | Mr. Punch at Home: The Comic Side of Domestic Life |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.3 (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 | Families -- Humor |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47718 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47718-3 |
| Release Date | Dec 20, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 653 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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