Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, December 12, 1891 by Various
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, December 12, 1891" by Various is a humorous and satirical periodical publication written during the late 19th century. It showcases a collection of witty essays, political commentary, poems, illustrations, and short sketches that reflect the social and cultural issues of the time. The likely topics covered include politics, societal norms, and daily life in Victorian England, delivered with a comic twist aimed at entertaining its
readers. The content of this particular volume features a playful letter addressed to Laziness, where the author, Diogenes Robinson, humorously reflects on his struggle with procrastination and the many duties he avoids. Various anecdotes and characters weave through the text, like the indolent barrister Figtree, who achieves great success despite his laziness, and political figures who are depicted in a comically critical light. Other sections include whimsical poetry and satirical commentary on contemporary life, such as the absurdity of public institutions and the struggles of common folk, all the while maintaining Punch's characteristic light-heartedness and irony. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, December 12, 1891 |
| Credits |
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | English wit and humor -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14165 |
| Release Date | Nov 26, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 346 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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