Punch, or The London Charivari, Vol. 62, January 20, 1872

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. 62, January 20, 1872" by Various is a satirical magazine publication from the early Victorian era. This volume of "Punch" encapsulates various humorous illustrations, poems, and articles, reflecting the social, political, and cultural themes of the time. The likely topics covered in this edition range from satire on political issues to commentary on the stage and daily life, all presented in a witty and entertaining manner. The content of this particular volume takes readers through a series of sketches and verses that critique contemporary society. It includes discussions on the dissatisfaction with political positions, humorous takes on theatrical performances, and reflections on social norms, all interspersed with amusing illustrations. For instance, the magazine reflects on the absurdities of political roles like the "Examiner of Plays," humorous interactions among characters commenting on various societal issues, and the observations of ordinary life through the lens of satire. This blend of incisive commentary and light-hearted humor makes it a valuable artifact for understanding the social milieu of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2011-10-05