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Punch, or the London Charivari Volume 107, August 25, 1894
- 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 107, August 25, 1894" by Various is a satirical magazine publication created during the late Victorian era. This collection captures the essence of social commentary and humor typical of the time, focusing on political, cultural, and societal issues in England. The content reflects the humorous critiques of notable figures, conventions, and current events of that period, demonstrating a keen sense of wit and irony. The volume features a rich assortment of pieces ranging from poems, parodies, and humorous observations. It includes satirical letters, light-hearted articles, and caricatures that lampoon the aristocracy, political debates, and contemporary norms. Noteworthy segments include a parody of thanks to a country hostess, a delightful poem about social life, and a piece about the absurdities of wealth and privilege. The contributions highlight the blend of levity and critical perspectives, offering readers a window into the social fabric of the time while entertaining them with clever wordplay and humorous insights. Overall, the work serves as both a historical artifact and a source of amusement that resonates even today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Punch, or the London Charivari, Malcolm Farmer, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
- Release date is 2014-07-24
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