The tragical acts, or comical tragedies of Punch and Judy
by W. J. Judd
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About This Book
Cruikshank's lively illustrations bring to life the age-old story of Punch and Judy, a classic tale of good versus evil, comedy and tragedy, and the timeless appeal of puppet theater. With Judd's introduction and commentary, this edition is a must-have for Punch and Judy enthusiasts and lovers of traditional British culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely ...
Chapters (109)
- Punch and Judy
- LIST OF ENGRAVINGS FROM ORIGINALS BY GEORGE CRUIKSHANK.
- OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS NOT BY MR. GEORGE CRUIKSHANK.
- CONTENTS.
- THE TRAGICAL ACTS, OR COMICAL TRAGEDIES OF PUNCH AND JUDY.
- INTRODUCTION.
- CHAPTER I. ORIGIN OF PUNCH IN ITALY.
- CHAPTER II. ORIGIN AND PROGRESS OF PUPPET-PLAYS IN ENGLAND.
- CHAPTER III. ANTIQUITY OF PUNCH IN AMERICA.
- CHAPTER IV. ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE THEATRE AND THE ACTING OF THE PUPPETS.
- THE CHOICE AND SELECTION OF PERFORMING FIGURES,
- ON THE MANAGEMENT OF THE SQUEAKER.
- THE TRAGICAL ACTS, OR COMICAL TRAGEDIES OF PUNCH AND JUDY.
- PREFACE.
- THE TRAGICAL ACTS, OR COMICAL TRAGEDIES OF PUNCH AND JUDY. ACT I.
- ACT II.
- THE PERSECUTED DUTCHMAN, IN MRS. BARRISNOBE’S HOTEL.”
- ACT III.
- ACT IV.
- ACT V.
- ACT VI. THE SINKING SHIP.
- THE BLACK JUDGE.
- [4]Mr. Punch and the Great $25,000 Box Trick.
- DIALOGUE FOR A PAIR OF Ventriloquial Champions.
- A YOUNG LADY’S CONVERSATION.
- PRICE LIST OF Punch and Judy Properties.
- PUNCH AND JUDY FIGURES,
- THE ROYAL MARIONETTES.
- FOOTNOTES:
- PORTION OF THE CONTENTS.
- CONTENTS.
- PART FIRST.
- PART SECOND.—Reading.
- PART THIRD.—Elocution.
- RECITERS, GUIDE BOOKS, ETC.
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