| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917 |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, December 17, 1892
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by V. L. Simpson, Malcolm Farmer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, December 17, 1892" by Various is a satirical publication written during the late 19th century. This collection presents a mix of humorous sketches, cartoons, and clever commentary on contemporary social issues, politics, and cultural phenomena of the time. The likely topic of the book revolves around the events and societal trends of urban life in Victorian England, reflecting the wit and observation characteristic of the iconic "Punch" magazine. The content of this particular volume features a variety of humorous illustrations, anecdotes, and dialogues. It explores themes such as bi-metallism through a comical railway carriage discussion among passengers, poking fun at contemporary monetary debates among educated men. Other sketches address the absurdities of social interactions, the struggles of a vegetarian restaurant, and the trials of literary critics dealing with the influx of unsolicited manuscripts. Each piece blends humor with a critique of society, making it a lively portrayal of the cultural landscape of the era, marked by both wit and satire. (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. |
21028 |
| Release Date |
Apr 11, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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