| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, August 20, 1887.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Neville Allen, Malcolm Farmer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, August 20, 1887" by Various is a satirical publication crafted in the late 19th century. It falls under the category of periodical literature and serves as a collection of humorous sketches and commentary that reflect British society and culture of the time. The likely topic of the book revolves around social satire, addressing contemporary events, social norms, and political affairs through wit and caricature. The content of this volume is composed of various humorous pieces, including travel-related woes, social observations, political commentary, and poetic mockery. The "Pleasant Traveller's Conversation-Book" section captures the frustrations of tourists in continental Europe, portraying exaggerated complaints about travel conditions and foreign customs. Other segments address pressing issues such as government politics, the lives of volunteers, and the absurdities of contemporary societal happenings. Through a blend of light-hearted humor and critical observation, the publication encapsulates the quirks and challenges faced in Victorian England, providing readers an amusing and often reflective glimpse into the era's mindset. (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. |
33036 |
| Release Date |
Jun 30, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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