The Comic Almanack, Volume 1 : An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest, Containing Merry Tales, Humerous Poetry, Quips, and Oddities

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863

Contributor:

À Beckett, Gilbert Abbott, 1811-1856

Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887

Mayhew, Horace, 1816-1872

Smith, Albert, 1816-1860

Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Comic Almanack, Volume 1" by Thackeray, À Beckett, Mayhew, Mayhew, and Smith is a collection of humorous writings and illustrations published in the early 19th century. The almanack presents a tapestry of jest and earnestness through merry tales, poetry, quips, and oddities, showcasing the wit of its contributors. Prominent among them are Thackeray's narratives, which likely explore comedic insights into social commentary and human nature. The opening of "The Comic Almanack" reveals a satirical dialogue set in the final moments of the astrologer Francis Moore's life. Surrounded by a grieving nurse and old women, Moore amusingly dismisses their concern, instead engaging in comedic banter with the character Rigdum Funnidos, who solicits the prophetic mantle from Moore. As Moore fluctuates between his dying state and prophetic revelations, humor arises from absurd predictions about the cosmos and daily life, suggesting a playful critique of societal norms and common figures of the time. The blend of poetry, whimsical characters, and bold illustrations invites readers into a quirky narrative filled with sharp wit and whimsical charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by 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:

First series, 1835-1843.

Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2016-06-01