Mark Lemon
Mark Lemon (born November 30, 1809 in London , † May 23, 1870 in Crawley , West Sussex ) was an English journalist and founder of the magazine " Punch ".
In addition to his journalistic work, Lemon was also successful with his own fiction works. He was able to publish more than 60 operetta librettos , comedies and melodramas in the course of his life. Christmas fairy tales, a few novels and over a hundred songs were also part of his oeuvre.
In 1841 Lemon founded together with his colleague Henry Mayhew and the xylographer Ebenezer Landell's satirical weekly " Punch " and in July of the same year they were able to present the first edition to the public.
Mark Lemon died at home in his Vine Cottage near Crawley, aged over 60 . He found his final resting place in St. Margaret's cemetery in Ifield (near Crawley).
Lemon was a member of the Savage Club in London.
Works (selection)
- As an author
- Falkner Lyle, or the story of two wifes . Tauchnitz, Leipzig 1866 (2 volumes)
- Golden Fetters . Tauchnitz, Leipzig 1868 (2 vol.)
- Leyton Hall and other tales . Tauchnitz, Leipzig 1867 (2 vol.)
- Love or last. A story . Tauchnitz, Leipzig 1865 (2 vol.)
- Wait for the end. A story . Tauchnitz, Leipzig 1864 (2 vol.)
- As editor
- The jest book. The choicest anecdotes and sayins . Macmillan, London 1891.
- The new table book. Pictures young and old parties . Bradbury & Evans, London 1867.
literature
- Arthur A. Adrian: Mark Lemon, first editor of "Punch" . OUP, London 1966.
- Charles Dickens : The unpublished letters of Charles Dickens to Mark Lemon . Haskell House, London, New York 1971, ISBN 0-8383-1281-0 .
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Lemon, Mark |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English journalist and founder of Punch magazine |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 30, 1809 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | London |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 23, 1870 |
| Place of death | Crawley , West Sussex |