Mr. Punch's Model Music Hall Songs And Dramas (1892) 9781164087762

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Plays, playscripts

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Wordery

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Kessinger publishing

Mr. Punch's Model Music Hall Songs And Dramas (1892) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164087762 : 1164087762 : 10 Sep 2010 : Mr. Punch's Model Music Hall Songs and Dramas is a collection of humorous and satirical songs and sketches written by the British author, F. Anstey, and published in 1892. The book is based on the popular Victorian-era entertainment form of the music hall, which featured a variety of acts including singers, comedians, and acrobats. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains a series of comic songs, each with its own unique melody and lyrics, while the second part features a collection of short plays or ""dramas"" that parody various aspects of Victorian society. The songs and dramas are performed by the iconic puppet character, Mr. Punch, who is known for his mischievous and often violent behavior. The book's humor is often dark and irreverent, poking fun at the social norms and conventions of the time, as well as the upper-class society that dominat

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