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Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 108, June 8, 1895
- 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. 108, June 8, 1895" by Various is a historical periodical published in the late 19th century. This collection serves as a satirical commentary on the social and political issues of its time, reflecting the concerns and humor of the Victorian era through illustrations, poems, and short articles. It is structured as a weekly magazine, showcasing the artistic and literary talents of various contributors. The content includes a mix of whimsical stories, social critiques, and clever illustrations that poke fun at contemporary figures and situations. For instance, the humorous recounting of a quarrel between members of the Thames Conservancy and County Council highlights bureaucratic absurdities, while poems about local happenings in cities like Newcastle and Bristol offer a more poetic lens on the mundane challenges of urban life. The writing employs a playful tone, using puns and lighthearted commentary to engage readers, making it not just informative but entertaining as well. Overall, the collection captures the essence of British satire at a time when the nation was experiencing significant social change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Punch, or the London Charivari, Malcolm Farmer, Ernest Schaal. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2012-10-09
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