John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character, Vol. 1 (of 3) by John Leech
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About this eBook
| Creator | Leech, John, 1817-1864 |
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| Title |
John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character, Vol. 1 (of 3) From the Collection of "Mr. Punch" |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by John Leech is a collection of illustrations and humorous sketches written in the late 19th century. It features various scenes from everyday life, offering satirical commentary on social and cultural norms of the time, often through the lens of his character Magnus, who interacts with different societal figures and situations. The opening of the work presents a series of illustrations accompanied by witty captions that highlight both the absurdity and the charm of Victorian society. These sketches depict a range of characters and scenarios, including a latecomer to a fancy ball, a comical interaction between an old gentleman and a cabman, and the amusing perspectives of both the wealthy and their servants. Each scene is crafted to evoke laughter and recognition, setting the tone for a light-hearted exploration of life and character in the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration |
| Subject | English wit and humor, Pictorial |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46349 |
| Release Date | Jul 21, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 132 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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