Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, January 14, 1893 by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
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| Title | Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, January 14, 1893 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Punch, or the London Charivari, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, January 14, 1893" by Various is a satirical periodical, a notable example of humorous commentary from the late 19th century. This volume showcases a selection of comedic sketches, poems, and illustrations, reflecting the social, political, and cultural issues of its time while employing wit and humor to engage its readers. The contents likely explore themes of patriotism, politics, and societal norms prevalent during the Victorian era. The book is a collection of humorous essays and comic dialogues, vividly portraying various characters and scenarios. For instance, it features a scene set in a school that humorously educates children about patriotism through exaggerated patriotic fervor, while the teacher insists on the superiority of the English nation. The publication also includes witty letters from fictitious correspondents discussing quirky experimentation with heating animals in winter and lighthearted ruminations on women at shooting parties. Overall, the volume is marked by its distinct British humor, reflecting the idiosyncrasies of society, entertaining readers with both laughter and critical insight into the customs of the day. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | English wit and humor -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21598 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 37 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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