| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, July 16, 1892
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, July 16, 1892" by Various is a humorous periodical written during the late 19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. This book is a collection of satirical articles, cartoons, poems, and other forms of commentary that reflect the social and political climate of the time. It likely covers topics like contemporary events, cultural happenings, and public personalities, all delivered with wit and humor. The content within this volume encapsulates the spirit of the period through its playful critique of various societal issues, such as the lighter side of elections, poetry, and social practices. Readers may find poems like "To the First Bathing-Machine" humorous and engaging as they address the peculiarities of beach culture. Additionally, features like "Studies in the New Poetry" introduce unconventional perspectives on subjects such as boxing, revealing the everyday life of British prize-fighters. Throughout the volume, the contributors cleverly intertwine political satire with observations about British life, often employing humor to provide insights into the sentiments and behaviors of the time. (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. |
14846 |
| Release Date |
Jan 31, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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