Punch

Punch The Immortal Liar, Documents In His History

Hardback (22 May 2010)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Punch: The Immortal Liar, Documents In His History is a book written by Conrad Aiken. The book is a collection of documents that explore the history of Punch, a character from traditional English puppet shows. The documents include Punch's origin story, his various adventures, and his enduring popularity throughout the centuries. Aiken delves into the various interpretations of Punch throughout history, including his evolution from a mischievous trickster to a more violent and cruel character. The book also explores the cultural significance of Punch, including his role in political satire and his influence on literature and art. Overall, Punch: The Immortal Liar, Documents In His History is a fascinating and comprehensive exploration of one of England's most enduring and complex cultural icons.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781161680980
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
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Language: English
Number of pages: 94
Weight: 308g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 9mm