| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, May 21, 1892
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, May 21, 1892" by Various is a humorous periodical publication written during the late 19th century (Victorian era). This collection captures the essence of British satire through a mix of cartoons, poetry, and witty commentary on contemporary society, politics, and cultural issues. The topics often reflect the characteristics of the time, including debates surrounding the education and social roles of women, politics, and the daily quirks of life. The content of this specific volume includes a variety of comedic sketches and poems addressing social and political themes, such as an inquiry into the physical health of women pursuing higher education and critiques of outdated societal norms. One excerpt humorously chronicles a man's visit to a women's college, where he comically finds himself at the mercy of the athletic young women, effectively dispelling stereotypes about women's physical abilities. Other pieces critique the absurdities of contemporary fashion, politics, and social expectations. With a light-hearted tone and clever illustrations, the volume reflects Punch's tradition of blending humor with sharp social commentary. (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. |
14695 |
| Release Date |
Jan 14, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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