Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, July 17, 1841 by Various
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, July 17, 1841" by Various is a satirical periodical written in the early 19th century. The work embodies a humorous and critical exploration of contemporary society, politics, and the absurdities of human nature, using the iconic character of Punch, a puppet known for his irreverent and sometimes cruel humor, as a central figure to satirize various societal issues. The opening of this collection sets the
stage for the tone and intent of the publication, introducing the philosophy behind Punch's antics, which are perceived as both entertainment and moral education. The text reflects on the nature of political and social hypocrisy, drawing parallels between Punch's comedic approach and the serious concerns of governance and personal morality. It hints at the complex interplay of joy, sorrow, and social critique that characterizes Punch's escapades, while highlighting a desire to convert amusement into deeper insights about societal values and shortcomings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, July 17, 1841 |
| Credits |
Produced by Syamanta Saikia, Jon Ingram, Barbara Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | English wit and humor -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13639 |
| Release Date | Oct 5, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 446 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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