Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, March 7, 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 100, March 7, 1891" by Various is a satirical periodical publication created during the late 19th century, notable for its humorous critiques of social and political issues of the time. As a weekly magazine, it combines a variety of illustrated articles, cartoons, and commentary, reflecting the cultural and societal norms of the Victorian era while also poking fun at various aspects of contemporary life. The publication emphasizes laughter and satire, trying to invoke both thought and amusement among its readers. The contents of this particular volume include a comedic narrative set in a dense fog in London, featuring a couple, Mr. and Mrs. Flusters, as they navigate the challenges of traveling on a foggy evening. The storyline develops through their humorous dialogue and misadventures as they attempt to reach a dinner engagement, leading to a series of misunderstandings wit humorously portrayed through interactions with their coachman, Peacock, and various bystanders in the fog. Additionally, other sections of the volume contain satirical poems and editorial commentary on politics, social issues, and cultural phenomena, rendering it a rich tapestry of humorous reflection on late Victorian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-08-15