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Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, January 25th, 1890
- 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, Vol. 98, January 25th, 1890" by Various is a satirical magazine publication from the late 19th century. This volume is part of a long-running series that captures the humorous and critical spirit of Victorian society through illustrations, essays, poems, and various forms of commentary on contemporary events. The likely topic of the book encompasses social commentary, humor, and satirical takes on politics, fashion, and daily life, reflecting the attitudes and issues of late 1800s Britain. The content of this specific edition features a variety of humorous pieces that blend poetry, prose, and illustrations to highlight societal follies and absurdities. Among the highlights are poems addressing topics like social gatherings filled with mutual mockery, reflections on fashion trends, and whimsical narratives that explore day-to-day life, such as a humorous account of a young man's infatuation and an outrageous exchange between characters at a theater. The overarching theme is a playful critique of social norms and behaviors, highlighting the eccentricities and pretenses within Victorian society while maintaining an engaging and entertaining tone. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Neville Allen, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2009-12-31
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