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Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, June 13, 1891
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Sandra Brown and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, June 13, 1891" is a humorous magazine collection produced by various authors during the late 19th century, capturing the essence of Victorian satire and social commentary through caricature and wit. This edition reflects on contemporary societal norms, politics, and entertainment trends in England during that era, using humor as a vehicle to critique and entertain its readership. The content of this volume includes a series of sketches, poems, and satirical tales that examine life in Victorian England, especially through the lens of public performances and courtly anecdotes. Readers will find amusing dialogue from music hall patrons, comedic portrayals of performers, and a tongue-in-cheek commentary on the legal system and social hierarchies of the time. Characters such as the voluble lady in the shilling stalls and professional performers vividly illustrate the period's social interactions and cultural preoccupations, while clever rhymes and diagrams offer an engaging exploration of various topics, from the life of the clergy to the absurdities of public office. Overall, this collection is emblematic of Punch's broader mission to entertain while incisively critiquing its age. (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. |
13373 |
| Release Date |
Sep 4, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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