Mr. Punch's "Animal Land"

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Mr. Punch's "Animal Land"

by Edward Tennyson Reed

EN·~34 minutes

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Description

A delightfully oddball collection, this book invites listeners into a world where politicians, nobles and public figures are re‑imagined as curious creatures roaming a fanciful “Animal Land.” The author’s own hand‑drawn sketches sit alongside witty, off‑beat commentary that mixes gentle mock‑seriousness with a splash of absurdity, creating a tone that feels both intimate and playfully irreverent.

Each entry introduces a new “animal”—from a bunker‑dwelling critter that dines on “stymies” to a sea‑bound oddity seeking laurels in distant lands—each a sly portrait of a recognizable personality. The prose teases the reader with quirky habits, odd diets and humorous quirks, offering a snapshot of the character’s public life without venturing into deeper plot twists. It’s a whimsical tour of satire, perfect for anyone who enjoys clever wordplay paired with charming, slightly eccentric illustrations.

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Language

en

Duration

~34 minutes (33K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Curnow, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2015-01-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edward Tennyson Reed

Edward Tennyson Reed

1860–1933

Best known for his work in Punch, this sharp-eyed cartoonist turned politics and everyday absurdities into lively, memorable drawings. His art ranged from parliamentary caricature to comic series work, showing both wit and a remarkably confident line.

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