Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, August 19th 1893

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917.

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. 105, August 19th 1893" is a humorous periodical edited by Sir Francis Burnand, published during the late 19th century. This book is a collection of satirical articles, poems, and illustrations reflecting the social and cultural issues of the time, embodying the wit and humor characteristic of the "Punch" magazine. The content likely discusses topics that range from popular leisure activities to societal norms, all presented with a sharp, comedic lens. The issue features a variety of sketches and satirical pieces touching on contemporary themes such as cycling culture, leisure activities at the seaside, and snippets of conversational humor among society's elite. Noteworthy items include a parody of the popular song "Daisy Bell," which humorously criticizes the careless behavior of cyclists, and a lively poem depicting the chaotic experience of a visit to Earl's Court. Other highlights include commentaries on social interactions, witty observations on politics, and light-hearted commentary on the behaviors and foibles of people from various walks of life. Overall, this collection serves as an entertaining snapshot of the humor and societal commentary of its time. (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: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2011-05-19