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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 105, July 29th 1893
- 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 105, July 29th 1893" by Various is a satirical magazine publication from the late 19th century. This volume represents a collection of humorous articles, poems, and illustrations that lampoon various aspects of society, politics, and culture of the time. The content reflects the spirit of the Victorian era, often addressing contemporary issues with wit and irony. The book consists of a lively mix of contributions featuring mock advertisements, comical poetry, and playful dialogues that highlight the absurdities of Victorian life, such as education, social customs, and politics. Among its contents are whimsical promotions for fictional schools emphasizing muscular education, parodies on societal norms, and humorous takes on current events like the opera scene or concerns regarding colonialism. The blend of satire and social commentary makes this collection a valuable glimpse into the attitudes and cultural context of its time, inviting readers to both laugh and reflect on the society it portrays. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Lesley Halamek, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2011-03-30
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