Mr. Punch's After-Dinner Stories
Exploring Victorian and Edwardian Humor and Satire through After-Dinner TalesBy Phil May, Charles Keene, John Leech, L. Raven-Hill, A. S. Boyd, George du Maurier, F. H. Townsend, J. Bernard Partridge, Reginald Cleaver, Lewis Baumer, Tom Wilkinson, G. D. Armour
Length1h 38m
About this audiobook
Engaging, whimsical, and culturally reflective, *Mr. Punch's After-Dinner Stories* enchants readers with its vibrant array of comedic illustrations and narratives. This anthology, a tribute to the Victorian and Edwardian eras, features a collection of satirical pieces that explore themes of social mores, political nuances, and human folly. These stories are imbued with humor of various shades'Äîfrom the sharp wit of caricatures to the gentle irony found in quiet observations of everyday life. The collection'Äôs versatility shines through its range of stylistic elements, where intricate linework meets playful storytelling, and the synergy of text and illustration creates a compelling tapestry of humor. Noteworthy pieces capture quintessential moments of the period, gracefully highlighting the absurdity and charm of past societal norms. The contributors to this anthology represent a rich tapestry of talent, each bringing their unique perspective to the project. With celebrated artists and illustrators like Phil May, Charles Keene, and others, the collection aligns itself with the artistic movements of their times, such as the Pre-Raphaelites and the burgeoning modernist approach to satire. Grounded in their respective cultural milieus, the contributors exemplify the period's dynamic scope of narrative and illustrative prowess, through which readers can appreciate the diversely woven interpretations of a shared landscape of merriment. Readers are encouraged to immerse themselves in *Mr. Punch's After-Dinner Stories* to experience an assemblage of humor and history that remains as enlightening as it is entertaining. This volume offers a rare glimpse into multifaceted social critique, embodying a creative dialogue that speaks across time. With impeccable artistic detail and thematic depth, the collection is a treasure trove of insights into the cultural character of yesterday, providing both educational enrichment and delightful engagement for enthusiasts of literature and history alike.
Audiobook details
GenreHumor, Literary Classics
Length1 hr 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 4, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PUNCH LIBRARY OF HUMOUR
52SONGS AND THEIR SINGERS
2MR. PUNCH'S AFTER-DINNER STORIES
53SONGS AND THEIR SINGERS
3THE PROPRIETORS OF "PUNCH"
54At the Cric-Crac Restaurant
4THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO. LTD.
55An Oversight!
5The Punch Library of Humour
56A REBUKE
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6POST-PRANDIAL WIT
57CAUTION
7MR. PUNCH'S AFTER-DINNER STORIES
58A BORN ORATOR (IN THE EAST)
8Never Speak in a Hurry
59REASSURING
9EFFECT OF GOOD CHEER ON OPPOSITE TEMPERAMENTS
60BREAKING THE ICE
10At the Celestial Restaurant
61THE WAY WE LIVE NOW
11Imperfect Tense
62THE FIRST ASPARAGUS OF THE SEASON
12Future Tense
63THE GENIAL SEASON
13Perfect Tense
64THINGS ONE WOULD RATHER HAVE LEFT UNSAID
14Subjunctive Present
65THINGS ONE WOULD RATHER HAVE LEFT UNSAID
15Subjunctive Imperfect
66FREAKS OF NATURE
16Imperative
67A NEW DISH
17Infinitive
68ALARMING SYMPTOMS AFTER EATING BOILED BEEF AND GOOSEBERRY PIE
18DISCUSSING AN ABSENT FRIEND
69BROWN AND JONES OVER THEIR WINE
19"IN CONFIDENCE"
70HEAVY
20A SALVE FOR THE CONSCIENCE
71HORRIBLE SUSPICION
21FELICITOUS QUOTATION
72SELF-EXAMINATION
22PRICE FOR AGE
73"MELTING!"
23FLUNKEIANA
74"PLEASE TO REMEMBER THE WAITER"
24CONCLUSIVE
75A PERSONAL GRIEVANCE
25Sufficient Excuse
76STUDIES IN ANIMAL LIFE
26Guests to be Avoided
77DINING AL FRESCO
27Sectarian
78SMALL SOCIAL AGONIES
28"TO PUT IT BROADLY"
79THE DIRGE OF THE DINER
29THINGS ONE WOULD RATHER HAVE LEFT UNSAID
80THE ECONOMICS OF SMOKING
30A DILEMMA
81THINGS ONE WOULD RATHER HAVE LEFT UNSAID
31THINGS ONE WOULD RATHER HAVE LEFT UNSAID
82DISCLAIMER BY A DINER-OUT
32THE RULING PASSION STRONG AT DINNER
83Sympathy
33CAUSE AND EFFECT
84"CRAMMING"
34A BIG ORDER
85SEASONABLE LUXURY
35THINGS ONE WOULD RATHER HAVE EXPRESSED OTHERWISE
86COMING OUT AS A CONVERSATIONALIST
36PROVERBS FOR BALL AND DINNER GIVERS
87AN AFFECTIONATE HUSBAND
37THE SIGH OF THE SEASON
88AN AWFUL CRAMMER
38DINNER PLATITUDES
89THE BETTING EVIL.
39A PIOUS FRAUD!
90NOT VERY LIKELY
40IN THE DAYS OF THE CRINOLINE—DINING UNDER DIFFICULTIES
91FIGURATIVE
41INNOCENTS IN THE CITY
92BEWILDERING
42The Business of Pleasure
93"ON THE FACE OF IT"
43SYMPATHETIC
94"ALL THE DIFFERENCE"
44TRIUMPHS OF THE FUNNY MAN
95THE NICE LITTLE DINNER
45OVERHEARD AT A CITY RESTAURANT
96TOO LITERAL BY HALF
46IRRESISTIBLE
97SAFEST WAY OF TAKING A LADY DOWN TO DINNER
47SONGS AND THEIR SINGERS
98SAT UPON
48SONGS AND THEIR SINGERS
99IN DESPERATE STRAITS
49SONGS AND THEIR SINGERS
100THINGS ONE WOULD RATHER HAVE LEFT UNSAID
50SONGS AND THEIR SINGERS
101"NOT QUITE THE CHEESE!"
51SONGS AND THEIR SINGERS
102THE END
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