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LIFE IN LONDON
OR, THE DAY AND NIGHT SCENES OF JERRY HAWTHORNE, ESQ., AND HIS ELEGANT FRIEND CORINTHIAN TOM, ACCOMPANIED BY BOB LOGIC, THE OXONIAN, IN THEIR RAMBLES AND SPREES THROUGH THE METROPOLIS |
| By: |
Pierce Egan |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£60.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1139094513 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781139094511 |
| Publisher: |
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
5 May, 2012 |
| Series: |
Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century |
| Description: |
Published in 1821, these satirical stories describe the riotous adventures of Corinthian Tom and Jerry Hawthorne in Regency London. |
| Synopsis: |
Pierce Egan (1772-1849) was born near London and lived in the area his whole life. He was a famous sports reporter and writer on popular culture. His first book, Boxiana, was a collection of articles about boxing. It was a huge success and established Egan's reputation for wit and sporting knowledge. He is probably best remembered today as the creator of Corinthian Tom and Jerry Hawthorn ('Tom and Jerry'). Published in 1821 and beautifully illustrated by the Cruikshank brothers, this book is the original collection of Tom and Jerry's riotous adventures through Regency London. Its satirical humour and trademark use of current slang made it an overnight success, spawning many imitators and appearing in numerous editions. It was translated into French and inspired a number of successful stage plays that delighted audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. More recently, in 2006, an adaptation appeared on BBC Radio. |
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19 b/w illus. 36 colour illus. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing) |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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