Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 107, September 15, 1894

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 107, September 15, 1894" by Various is a satirical magazine publication from the late 19th century. Edited by Sir Francis Burnand, this humorous collection features a range of sketches, poems, and articles that reflect contemporary social issues, literary trends, and comedic commentary relevant to the Victorian era. The book serves as a snapshot of London society, using wit and satire to address everything from poetry to politics. The content of this volume includes a variety of humorous pieces such as Rhyme and Reason by Baron Grimbosh, which parodies the poetic structure and emphasizes the absurdities of poetic conventions. It also features dialogues that explore literary frustrations and critiques on modern novels while blending them with light-hearted commentary on social interactions amidst the backdrop of dinner parties. Other sections touch on political satire, including the dynamics of Irish politics and the stereotypical Irish patriotism depicted through playful verse. Overall, the magazine serves as a platform for witty commentary on the follies and nuances of 19th-century British life, providing both entertainment and insight into the period's social climate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Punch, or the London Charivari, Wayne Hammond, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-05-17