Punch, Or The London Charivari, Volume 101, July 11, 1891

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 101, July 11, 1891" by Various is a humorous commentary and satirical magazine publication from the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This collection highlights various social, political, and cultural themes through a series of sketches, poems, and articles, reflecting the everyday life and issues of the time. The likely topic of the book revolves around the eccentricities of society and politics, infused with wit and humor. The volume captures a variety of scenes from London life, including public debates in the park, observations on social ambition, commentary on notable events, and witty repartees between characters. It humorously showcases characters such as a Young Socialist and a Spiritualist engaging in absurd arguments, while also diving into the reactions of everyday citizens towards the significant happenings of the day, like the arrival of foreign dignitaries and their interactions with the British populace. Several satirical poems and letters also explore themes of social class and ambition, depicting the vanity and ambition of individuals in a light-hearted manner, all the while maintaining a critical eye on society's follies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-08-24