Punch And Judy: Accompanied By The Dialogue Of The Puppet Show, An Account Of Its Origin, And Of Puppet Plays In England (1828) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164858980)

Punch And Judy: Accompanied By The Dialogue Of The Puppet Show, An Account Of Its Origin, And Of Puppet Plays In England (1828) is a book written by George Cruikshank. The book is a comprehensive guide to the famous Punch and Judy puppet show that has been a staple of British entertainment for centuries. It includes the full dialogue of the puppet show, as well as an account of its origin and the history of puppet plays in England. The book is illustrated with a series of woodcuts by Cruikshank, who was a renowned illustrator and satirist in his time. The woodcuts depict various scenes from the Punch and Judy show, including Punch's famous battles with the devil and his interactions with other characters in the show. Overall, Punch And Judy is a fascinating look at one of the most beloved and enduring forms of British entertainment, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of puppetry or popular culture in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Cruikshank
ISBN-10: 116485898X
ISBN-13: 9781164858980
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 162
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d