| Author |
Seymour, Robert, 1798-1836 |
| Title |
Sketches by Seymour — Volume 02
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Sketches by Seymour — Volume 02 by Robert Seymour" is a collection of humorous sketches and poems that reflect societal observations and comedic narratives typical of the early 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. The book likely addresses the quirks and follies of everyday life, showcasing a range of characters and scenarios that highlight human nature and social situations with wit and levity. The sketches within this volume present a series of comedic tableaux featuring characters such as misguided young boys, hapless sportsmen, and love-struck suitors, each embroiled in humorous predicaments. Through lively dialogue and playful depictions, we find boys caught in mischief with a neighbor’s cat, sportsmen lamenting their lack of success in hunting, and comical courtships that take unexpected turns. Each scene is rich with satire, exploring themes of ambition, ignorance, and folly in a manner that invites both laughter and reflection on the absurdities of life, ultimately providing a window into the social dynamics of the time while engaging the reader with its charming narrative style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
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| Subject |
Caricatures and cartoons -- Great Britain
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5646 |
| Release Date |
Jul 12, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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