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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, December 3, 1892
- 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, Volume 103, December 3, 1892" 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, and essays covering a variety of social, political, and cultural topics of the time. Its likely topic revolves around the commentary and satire of contemporary British society, addressing issues such as social class, politics, and everyday life with wit and irony. The content of this volume features various pieces that illustrate the absurdities of different characters and situations, such as Saunders McGregor, a man who persistently seeks success through his reliance on testimonials rather than genuine ability. Other entries showcase humorous takes on cultural events-like operas and artistic exhibitions-alongside amusing anecdotes, poems, and social critiques. The overall tone is lighthearted yet sharp, reflecting the comedic style and societal observations characteristic of the Punch magazine tradition. Through exaggerated portrayals and clever wordplay, the book entertains while providing insight into the social dynamics of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2005-07-11
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