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Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, May 27, 1893
- 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. 104, May 27, 1893" by Various is a satirical magazine published during the late 19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. This book is a collection of humorous articles, illustrations, poems, and commentary that reflects the social and political issues of the time, utilizing wit and parody to engage its readers. The publication often touches upon themes of contemporary politics, relationships, and the public sphere, making it a lively account of Victorian societal discourse. The content of this volume features a variety of topics, including commentary on the upcoming royal marriage, reflections on social manners, and humorous verses that critique contemporary events and figures. It showcases a range of humorous pieces such as a parody on the expected ode for the marriage, sharp observations about the British political landscape, and witty interactions between characters exploring social etiquette. The magazine effectively combines art and commentary, offering readers a playful yet insightful glimpse into the cultural landscape of the time while illustrating the importance of humor in addressing serious subjects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Lesley Halamek, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2008-12-11
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