| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917 |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, March 4, 1893
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Matt Whittaker, Juliet Sutherland and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, March 4, 1893" by Various is a satirical periodical published during the late 19th century. It is a collection of humorous illustrations, poems, and essays that comment on contemporary society and politics. The likely topic of the book revolves around social issues, political satire, and cultural commentary typical of the era's humor, blending entertainment with critical observations of the British public and its institutions. The content of this volume of "Punch" showcases a variety of witty and comedic pieces that tackle themes such as wealth and love, political economy, and societal norms. Through clever poetry like "A Ballad of Wealthy Wooing," it explores the frustrations of love complicated by social status. The sketches include dialogues addressing various lighthearted topics, from a humorous take on parliamentary proceedings to absurd scenarios involving characters of different social standings. Interspersed with illustrations, the book captures the essence of Victorian humor while also providing insight into the societal attitudes of the time, making it a reflective piece on the culture and politics of the late 1800s. (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. |
22380 |
| Release Date |
Aug 23, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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