| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, June 27, 1891
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.4 (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, June 27, 1891" by Various is a satirical magazine composed during the late 19th century (Victorian era). This publication is renowned for its humorous commentary on contemporary social, political, and cultural issues through illustrations and witty text. The likely topic of this volume revolves around the ongoing societal debates and events of the time, featuring commentary on topics ranging from labor movements to popular entertainment. The content of this particular issue of "Punch" encompasses a lively scene in Hyde Park where a demonstration is taking place, advocating for the extension of Factory Acts to include laundries, highlighting the plight of workers. The portrayal of speech-giving by various characters—including a humorous examination of the disarray during the demonstration—reveals the lighthearted yet critical treatment of serious topics. Additionally, the magazine features a variety of humorous poems and commentary on current events, showcasing the publication's ability to blend comedy with commentary on labor rights, politics, and cultural events of the day. (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. |
13421 |
| Release Date |
Sep 10, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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