| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, October 10, 1891
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.3 (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, October 10, 1891" by Various is a humorous periodical publication that reflects the satire and wit typical of the late 19th century (Victorian era). This volume of Punch includes a variety of illustrations, poems, and sketches that comment on contemporary society, politics, and daily life, showcasing the magazine's role as a platform for social commentary through humor. The content of this volume features an assortment of satirical pieces, including a poem mourning the deaths of anthropoid apes in the zoo, a humorous tale about a fishmonger attempting to introduce oysters out of season, and various dialogues reflecting the absurdities of social interactions. Each sketch and poem serves to entertain while also critiquing the intricacies and follies of human behavior, societal norms, and the political landscape of the time, embodying Punch's legacy as a significant voice in Victorian satire. (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. |
13994 |
| Release Date |
Nov 9, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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