| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, February 28, 1891
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, February 28, 1891" is a satirical publication that features various humorous illustrations and written pieces typical of the periodical Punch magazine, which was popular during the late 19th century. This volume captures the societal curiosities and absurdities of British life and politics during the Victorian era, employing wit and humor to comment on contemporary issues. The likely topic of the book revolves around societal satire, literature, and the political climate of the time. In this volume, readers are treated to a series of comedic sketches and poems that explore the eccentricities of both individuals and broader societal trends. One highlighted piece includes a satirical narrative about a literary "ghostwriter" who claims to have provided plots and ideas to famous authors while receiving little recognition in return. Additionally, the publication features light-hearted poetic commentary on various subjects such as politics, literature, and societal mores, encapsulated in clever verses and whimsical illustrations that resonate with the comedic spirit of the Punch tradition. Overall, the collection cleverly critiques the disparities in fame and recognition while shedding light on the follies of human nature and society. (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. |
13098 |
| Release Date |
Aug 3, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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