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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, August 16, 1890
Credits:
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Punch, or the London Charivari, William
Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, August 16, 1890" is a periodical publication featuring a collection of humorous articles and illustrations created by various authors during the late 19th century (Victorian era). As a satirical magazine, it covers a wide range of contemporary social issues, political satire, and cultural commentary through the lens of humor and parody. The likely topic of this edition revolves around themes of British society, such as sports, politics, and social hierarchies. The content of this volume includes a vivid portrayal of the "Spurious Sportsman," a satirical character who exaggerates his sporting achievements and pretends to belong to the elite circle of athletes despite minimal real experience. The various pieces within the publication also comment on contemporary politics, societal norms, and offer humorous takes on the behaviors and characteristics of certain social classes. From discussions of parliamentary phrases to light-hearted critiques of societal figures, the magazine provides a witty and entertaining reflection of the era's attitudes and challenges, effectively capturing the spirit of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 12305
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 249
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, August 16, 1890
Credits:
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Punch, or the London Charivari, William
Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, August 16, 1890" is a periodical publication featuring a collection of humorous articles and illustrations created by various authors during the late 19th century (Victorian era). As a satirical magazine, it covers a wide range of contemporary social issues, political satire, and cultural commentary through the lens of humor and parody. The likely topic of this edition revolves around themes of British society, such as sports, politics, and social hierarchies. The content of this volume includes a vivid portrayal of the "Spurious Sportsman," a satirical character who exaggerates his sporting achievements and pretends to belong to the elite circle of athletes despite minimal real experience. The various pieces within the publication also comment on contemporary politics, societal norms, and offer humorous takes on the behaviors and characteristics of certain social classes. From discussions of parliamentary phrases to light-hearted critiques of societal figures, the magazine provides a witty and entertaining reflection of the era's attitudes and challenges, effectively capturing the spirit of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 12305
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 249
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.