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John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character, Vol. 2 (of 3) From the Collection of "Mr. Punch"

By John Leech

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience a blast from the past in this collection of charmingly humorous illustrations, offering a glimpse into the funny side of life in olden times.

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2015-11-10
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Summary

"John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character, Vol. 2 (of 3)" by John Leech is a set of funny drawings with words that make fun of life in Victorian times. The book shows silly pictures of people in different situations like parties, holidays, and everyday life. The drawings and captions tell jokes about what was normal back then, and the funny things that people did, showing how people acted and what they thought was important through funny drawings. The book starts with cartoons and jokes about boys, girls, men, and women during Christmas time, and other characters in society, giving a taste of the quirky and amusing parts of life, all seen through the eyes of John Leech and his funny art.

About the Author

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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