Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, October 31, 1891

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, Volume 101, October 31, 1891" by Various is a humorous periodical published during the late 19th century. As a collection of satirical articles, sketches, and poems, it captures the cultural and political climate of Victorian England, often highlighting the absurdities of contemporary life, politics, and society through witty criticism and comedic illustrations. Within this volume, readers can expect a plethora of topical satire that features a range of subjects from the trials of English politicians to humorous takes on daily life and issues such as the price of oysters and the troubles of navigating London. Notable pieces include comedic verses about political figures and their follies, as well as observations on social quirks and public sentiment. The collection blends light-hearted humor with pointed social commentary, exemplifying how humor served as both entertainment and critique in the Victorian era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2005-03-23