| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, September 6, 1890
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.2 (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 99, September 6, 1890" is a collection of humorous articles, illustrations, and satire produced by various contributors, notably editorial teams from the publication "Punch." Written in the late 19th century, during the Victorian era, the book encapsulates the social norms, humor, and concerns of the time. The likely topic revolves around social commentary, particularly in relation to gender roles, political events, and the light-hearted treatment of contemporary issues. The content of this volume includes a variety of sketches and poems that critique societal expectations, particularly focusing on the concept of the "Undomestic Daughter." This character represents the conflict between traditional domesticity and the desires for individuality and meaningful contribution outside the domestic sphere. Other sections also contain comedic pieces addressing political figures and issues of the day, alongside witty dialogues and humorous observations on various aspects of life in London. Each piece employs satire to provoke thought and entertain, highlighting the absurdities of contemporary society while also serving as a record of historical perspectives. (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. |
12393 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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