Punch, or the London Charivari. Volume 1, July 31, 1841

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 1, July 31, 1841" by Various is a humorous periodical that emerged during the early Victorian era. It is a collection of satirical articles, poems, and illustrations that offer critique and commentary on contemporary society, politics, and culture in London. The work embodies the wit and humor characteristic of satirical publications of the time, reflecting the tone and sensibilities of the early 19th century. The content of this volume showcases a variety of comedic sketches, poems, and articles that lampoon various social issues, political figures, and literary pretensions of the time. Readers encounter humorous pieces such as "A Rencontre with a Tea-Totaler," where intoxication is hilariously critiqued, and "The Diary of a Lord Mayor," which offers a satirical look at the mundane and absurd aspects of political life. The publication includes poetic forms that creatively play with language, alongside sharp social observations and wit, making it an engaging reflection of the comedic literary style prevalent in Victorian England. Overall, the book serves as both entertainment and commentary on the societal norms and issues of its day. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Syamanta Saikia, Jon Ingram, Barbara Tozier and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-02-07