| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, July 25, 1891
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.6 (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 101, July 25, 1891" by Various is a satirical publication that belongs to the realm of periodicals and magazines produced during the late 19th century (Victorian era). This volume offers a humorous commentary on contemporary social and political issues through a collection of articles, cartoons, and poems. The likely topics covered include opera reviews, political satire, and observations on daily life in London. The content of this particular volume features a mix of operatic critiques, amusing poetry, and satirical commentary on current events. For instance, it discusses performances of operas such as "Aïda" and "Otello," highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the singers and production values. Additionally, it provides anecdotal sketches like a humorous imaginary dialogue about candidates' experiences and interactions with the public during elections, as well as whimsical poems that parody public transport experiences. Overall, the volume serves both as entertainment and a reflection of societal attitudes and events of its time, employing wit and humor to engage its readers. (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. |
13465 |
| Release Date |
Sep 15, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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