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Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, September 3, 1887
- 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. 93, September 3, 1887" edited by Sir Francis Burnand is a satirical periodical published during the late 19th century. This collection comprises humorous illustrations, sketches, poems, and articles that comment on contemporary social issues and entertain readers with wit and parody. It reflects the lively culture and societal norms of the Victorian era, touching upon topics ranging from politics to everyday life, showcasing the comedic style that "Punch" is renowned for. The volume includes pieces that illustrate the comedic trials of a writer seeking the ideal seaside lodging, revealing his humorous encounters with local residents and lodging options. Other contributions range from poetry lamenting the state of ballet and commentary on the dwindling charm of Venice to letters addressing various societal quirks and dilemmas faced in domestic and public life. The eclectic assortment of writings not only provides laughter but also serves as a historical snapshot of the attitudes and concerns of the time, making it an engaging read for those interested in humor, satire, and Victorian social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Lesley Halamek, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2009-08-12
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