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Various |
Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, September 3, 1892
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Note |
Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, September 3, 1892" by Various is a periodical publication featuring a collection of satirical articles, illustrations, and poems written during the late 19th century. This work provides a humorous commentary on contemporary society, politics, and cultural norms of the time. It embodies the wit and humor characteristic of Victorian-era satire and aims to entertain its readers while provoking thought about the state of affairs in London and beyond. The content of this volume showcases various sketches and humorous takes on everyday life, from critiques of social customs and class distinctions to lighter observations about the vagaries of human behavior. Through a mix of fictional dialogues, pithy poems, and clever illustrations, the contributors craft scenes that reflect the absurdities of contemporary life, such as the struggles of vacation planning, the peculiarities of social interactions among the upper classes, and the challenges faced by various characters in society—from the well-to-do to the struggling working-class. Each piece serves to both amuse and invite readers to reflect on the societal issues of the day through a lens of humor and irony. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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Subject |
English wit and humor -- Periodicals
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
15166 |
Release Date |
Feb 25, 2005 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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