| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, November 29, 1890
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.8 (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, November 29, 1890" by Various is a satirical magazine from the late 19th century. It offers a collection of humorous sketches, poems, and commentaries on various aspects of society and culture during the Victorian era. The magazine's focus includes social commentary, political issues, and everyday life, reflecting the attitudes and beliefs of the time. The content of this particular volume features various comedic pieces, including a fictional story centered on a child named Jonnie Dombey and his mother, who face snobbery at a prestigious French school. The narrative explores themes of class and identity, humorously critiquing societal norms. Additionally, the volume contains satirical takes on various contemporary issues, such as military inefficiency, societal expectations, and the absurdities of human behavior, presented through witty illustrations and clever writing typical of "Punch." Each piece combines humor with a thought-provoking commentary on life in late Victorian England. (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. |
12738 |
| Release Date |
Jun 25, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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