Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, July 23, 1887.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, July 23, 1887" by Various is a satirical magazine publication from the late 19th century. It serves as a collection of humorous commentary and illustrations reflecting the societal and political happenings of the time. The book is characteristic of the Victorian era's approach to social critique, employing wit and parody to address various topics, including politics, entertainment, and everyday life. The content of this particular volume showcases a mix of light-hearted verse, comedic narratives, and satirical observations. One highlight is the humorous poem "Michaelmas Day; or, How Tammas Pattle Very Nearly Cooked His Goose," which portrays the misadventures of a cottager and his beloved goose, culminating in a comically perilous situation. The writing captures the dialect of rural England and employs anecdotal humor to explore themes of domestic life and rural traditions. Other pieces in the volume tackle contemporary events, societal norms, and figures of the day, reflecting Punch's dedication to mirroring public sentiment through clever and engaging caricatures, making it a valuable insight into Victorian culture and humor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Neville Allen, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-06-13