Author Archives: Marco Graziosi

Verbeek's Botanies

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Marco Graziosi

Sunday Press has announced the availability of their new collection reprinting in full colour the whole run of  Gustave Verbeek’s The Upside-Downs of Lady Lovekins and Old Man Muffaroo, the late Terrors of the Tiny Tads, as well the first … Continue reading →

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The Grave of Edward Lear

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Marco Graziosi

Mr. Eden Phillpotts, […] who lives in Devonshire and spends all his time in the beautiful English country, has written a book called “My Garden,” which will be published by the English Country Life. It is the thoughts of a … Continue reading →

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Cassowary vs Missionary

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Marco Graziosi

The tragic consequences of being a missionary in Timbuctoo were the subject of one of the infrequent comic strips in Punch (22 February 1868, vol. 54, pp. 80-1). The little poem around which the story turns is known in several … Continue reading →

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The Ladies and Scott

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Marco Graziosi

Moonshine, a magazine established in 1879, published the following parody of Edward Lear’s “Akond of Swat” on 1 January 1898 (p. 2); it was prompted by the leading dramatic critic of its age Clement Scott’s assertion that “it was practically … Continue reading →

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Peter Newell, Independence Day in the Country

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Marco Graziosi

Old Billy ushers in the day when in the early morn He winds a merry roundelay upon his crumpled horn. Peter Newell, from Harper’s Young People, vol. XV, No. 766, 3 July 1894, p. 616.

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Peter Newell, James and the Hat

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Marco Graziosi

Instead of buying James a hoop with which to have some fun, His father bought for him a hat to shield him from the sun! Peter Newell, from Harper’s Young People, vol. XV, No. 767, 10 July 1894, p. 632. … Continue reading →

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Peter Newell, The Laughing Piano

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Marco Graziosi

It was impolite, of course, but when Tabby started off with “Oh, promise me,” the piano couldn’t help laughing. Peter Newell, from Harper’s Young People, vol. XV, No. 769, 24 July 1894, p. 664.

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Peter Newell, The Straw Hat

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Marco Graziosi

“Oh, what have you done with your little straw hat, with its streamers of ribbons so pretty and gay?” “Oh, mother, dear mother,quite hungry was I, and I ate my straw hat, I am sorry to say.” Peter Newell, from … Continue reading →

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Peter Newell, A Christmas Story

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Marco Graziosi

Why Bobby didn’t get his rocking-horse. (Click on image for full story.) Peter Newell from Harper’s Round Table, vol. XVI, no. 789, 11 December 1894, 112.

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A Quick Cure (Newell)

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Marco Graziosi

A QUICK CURE MOTHER. “Don’t you feel able to sit up today?” BOY. “No, mama, I am so weak.” MAMMA. “Well, let me see. I guess you will be able to go to school Monday. To-day is Saturday, and –” … Continue reading →

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