Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 38, December 17, 1870.: Play Guide and Free Edition
Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 38, December 17, 1870.: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 38, December 17, 1870. is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Various.
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“Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 38, December 17, 1870” by Various is a humorous and satirical periodical published during the late 19th century. This edition features a blend of comedic narratives, advertisements, and social commentary that reflects the culture of the time. The content addresses themes of love, marriage, and legal absurdities, suggesting a focus on the follies and intricacies of social interactions. The opening of this particular issue introduces "Man and Wives: A Travesty" by Mose Skinner, where we meet the anxious Archibald Blinksop, who is reluctantly caught in a wedding scenario contrived by the determined Ann Brummet. As the minister arrives and a mock marriage ceremony commences, the reader is drawn into a comedic spiral of misunderstandings and scheming, emphasizing the power dynamics in romantic engagements. Ann's unyielding determination to marry Archibald, despite his protests, sets the stage for an exploration of romantic entrapment, mischief, and the often chaotic nature of relationships of the era. The scene is rich with wit and farcical elements, enticing readers with the promise of further hijinks to come.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 38, December 17, 1870.
- Author credits: Various
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- American wit and humor -- Periodicals
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- Category: Humour
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
- Punchinello
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