| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917 |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93. September 17, 1887
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Neville Allen, Malcolm Farmer, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93. September 17, 1887" by Various is a satirical periodical publication released during the late 19th century. This volume features a collection of humorous articles, illustrations, and commentary that addresses various social, political, and cultural issues of the time. The likely themes delve into British society's follies, political rivalries, and the eccentricities of day-to-day life, reflecting the wit and satire characteristic of Punch. In this volume, the contributors explore a range of topics, including a lament over the state of political parties, the peculiarities of a fictional seaside town called Teapot Bay, and a celebration of America's centennial addressed to Columbia. The writings often employ humor to critique the absurdities of contemporary society, like the pitfalls of political factions and the plight of self-made men. Each piece combines vivid illustrations and clever wordplay to create entertaining narratives that provide insight into the public sentiment of the era, offering readers a humorous yet critical gaze at life in late Victorian Britain. (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. |
33717 |
| Release Date |
Sep 13, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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