Sketches by Seymour — Volume 02

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Sketches by Seymour — Volume 02

by Robert Seymour

EN·~39 minutes·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total

SKETCHES BY SEYMOUR

0:01

PART TWO

1:02

CONTENTS:

0:47

OTHER SCENES

0:00

SCENE IX.

1:29

SCENE X.

1:25

SCENE XI.

1:53

SCENE XII.

2:42

SCENE XIII.

2:11

SCENE XIV.

3:33
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Description

A mischievous collection of short scenes and lively verses, this volume captures the cheeky humor of early nineteenth‑century street life. From a pair of scrappy boys who turn a harmless cat‑chasing game into a chaotic shoot‑out, to a hapless hunter cursing the weather and his soggy gear, each sketch is a snapshot of bawdy wit and rustic charm. The language is peppered with period puns and playful rhymes, giving listeners a taste of the era’s colloquial banter.

Interwoven with the comic episodes are brief, tongue‑in‑cheek reflections on everyday concerns—whether it’s a mother’s odd fishing advice or a wandering musician’s ramblings. The sketches flow like a lively tavern conversation, inviting you to linger over each absurd tableau while the accompanying engravings would have delighted the original reader. It’s a light‑hearted ride through the quirks and curiosities of a bygone world, perfect for a short, entertaining listening session.

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Language

en

Duration

~39 minutes (38K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

Jul 12, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Robert Seymour

Robert Seymour

1798–1836

A lively early Victorian caricaturist and illustrator, he helped shape the comic spirit that launched The Pickwick Papers. His energetic drawings of sporting life and social absurdity made him one of the best-known satirical artists of his day.

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