George Cruikshank's Omnibus: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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George Cruikshank's Omnibus is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Cruikshank, George (1792–1878).
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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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: George Cruikshank's Omnibus
- Author credits: Cruikshank, George (1792–1878)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Caricatures and cartoons -- Great Britain
- English wit and humor
- English wit and humor, Pictorial
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
- Category: Poetry
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