"John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character, Volume 3 (of 3)" by John Leech is a compilation of funny pictures from Victorian times, poking fun at English society. The author uses drawings from "Mr. Punch" magazine to show what life was like back then, making jokes about what people did, how they acted, and the strange things they believed. The book looks at all kinds of people, from fancy folks to regular Joes, and finds humor in their daily lives. More than just funny, these pictures offer a clever look at some of the problems in Victorian society.
John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character, Volume 3 (of 3) From the Collection of "Mr. Punch"
By John Leech
Experience a bygone era through satirical sketches, where social gatherings and quirky customs reveal the humor and follies of Victorian life.
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About the AuthorJohn Leech was a British caricaturist and illustrator. He was best known for his work for Punch, a humorous magazine for a broad middle-class audience, combining verbal and graphic political satire with light social comedy. Leech catered to contemporary prejudices, such as anti-Americanism and antisemitism and supported acceptable social reforms. Leech's critical yet humorous cartoons on the Crimean War helped shape public attitudes toward heroism, warfare, and Britons' role in the world.
John Leech was a British caricaturist and illustrator. He was best known for his work for Punch, a humorous magazine for a broad middle-class audience, combining verbal and graphic political satire with light social comedy. Leech catered to contemporary prejudices, such as anti-Americanism and antisemitism and supported acceptable social reforms. Leech's critical yet humorous cartoons on the Crimean War helped shape public attitudes toward heroism, warfare, and Britons' role in the world.
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