Mr. Punch's After-Dinner Stories

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander), 1871-1949.

Contributor:

Leech, John, 1817-1864

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mr. Punch's After-Dinner Stories" by J. A. Hammerton and John Leech is a collection of humorous stories drawn from the famous British magazine "Punch," likely written during the late 19th century. The book captures the essence of social dining and its quirks, reflecting the attitudes and manners of the Victorian era. Through a series of witty anecdotes, it delves into the cultural practices surrounding meals, explorations of dining etiquette, and the humorous mishaps that often accompany social gatherings. The content is a delightful assortment of comic dialogues, cartoonish illustrations, and satirical observations that mirror the aftermath of dining experiences, including interactions between guests, the role of waiters, and the often absurd situations that arise at the dinner table. Characters ranging from the witty host to the hapless waiter populate the narrative, each contributing to the overarching theme of postprandial wit and the jovial spirit inherent in convivial settings. The collection not only entertains but also serves as a historical snapshot of dining customs and social interactions in a bygone era, making it a charming read for those interested in both humor and cultural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Neville Allen, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-10-01