Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 108, June 29, 1895

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. 108, June 29, 1895" by Various is a satirical periodical that reflects the social and political climate of the late 19th century. This collection presents an array of humorous pieces, illustrations, and commentary on the operatic scene, societal norms, and current events, embodying the spirit of the Victorian era's press. The work serves as a snapshot of the era, showcasing the absurdities and follies of contemporary life through a comedic lens. The content of this particular volume primarily revolves around operatic notes, humor about hotel life in Paris, commentary on the burgeoning craze for donkey riding among the upper class, and satirical poems addressing political and social issues of the time. The opera reviews highlight performances by prominent singers like Adelina Patti and Victor Maurel, providing both praise and critique. Personal anecdotes, travel experiences, and humorous observations about societal trends denote the charm and wit that characterize "Punch," making it a lively record of the cultural landscape of the time. Through various comedic formats, the volume critiques everything from the impact of advertisements on the English landscape to societal pretensions and the nature of hospitality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2013-10-19