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Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, 1890.05.10
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Various
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- To be supplied : Project Gutenberg, 2010.
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, 1890.05.10" by Various is a satirical periodical published during the late 19th century. This volume is a unique combination of humor, commentary, and social critique, reflecting the culture and societal norms of Victorian Britain. The various sketches, poems, and illustrations offer a playful yet insightful look at contemporary issues of the time. The book features multiple humorous sketches and articles that tackle various topics such as labor laws, societal expectations, and the quirks of the legal profession, illustrated through the misadventures of characters like John Jones, a barrister. In one sketch, the absurd consequences of an eight-hour work law are explored as Jones navigates a city practically abandoned due to the newfound restrictions on working hours. The content also touches on issues like social class, politics, and entertainment etiquette, revealing the complexities and contradictions of the era's social dynamics. Through clever wit and satire, the publication engages readers with its reflections on the challenges and peculiarities of Victorian society. (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: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2009-12-17
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