Mr. Punch's History of Modern England, Vol. 1 (of 4).-1841-1857

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Graves, Charles L. (Charles Larcom), 1856-1944.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mr. Punch's History of Modern England, Vol. 1 (of 4).-1841-1857" by Charles L. Graves is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume draws extensively upon the radical and comedic journal "Punch" to narrate social and political life in Victorian England, focusing particularly on the years marked by upheaval, reform, and the plight of the poor during the "Hungry 'Forties" and the contextual changes leading up to the Indian Mutiny. The narrative is structured around the themes of class disparity, the impact of industrialization, and the political movements of the time. The opening of the work sets the stage for a chronicle of the lives and struggles of the English people during a transformative period. It highlights the ethos of "Punch" as a champion for the downtrodden and critiques the systemic inequities faced by the working class, particularly through the lens of the Chartist movement. The text introduces key figures and contributors to "Punch"-such as Henry Mayhew, Gilbert à Beckett, and Douglas Jerrold-who wrote with a blend of humor and earnest social criticism, ultimately portraying the stark contrasts between wealth and poverty that characterized urban life in the era. The ironic observations anchored in the pages of "Punch" not only entertain but also serve as poignant reflections on the societal challenges of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Neville Allen, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-11-23