Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 204 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, August 23, 1890 Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, August 23, 1890" is a satirical publication by Various authors, part of a famous British series known for its humorous commentary on society, politics, and culture during the late 19th century (Victorian era). This particular volume presents a vibrant mix of original sketches, witty dialogues, and parody, reflecting the sociopolitical climate of the time, particularly focusing on the amusements, troubles, and eccentricities of contemporary life. The content of this edition includes a myriad of comedic works, such as a parody titled "Telmah," which humorously blends elements of classic drama with Shakespearean motifs, where characters engage in melodrama over themes of murder and revenge. Additionally, the volume features amusing articles that critique foreign travel experiences and social interactions, illustrated with a range of humorous characters and playful banter. Overall, the collection depicts a lively snapshot of societal norms and attitudes, making it both entertaining and insightful for readers interested in historical satire and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Punch Category: Humour Category: British Literature 109908 2025-10-05T14:34:54.608960 text/html 93097 2024-10-28T19:27:38 text/html 1344930 2025-10-05T14:35:06.655911 application/epub+zip 1335811 2025-10-05T14:34:59.906940 application/epub+zip 110659 2025-10-05T14:34:56.702955 application/epub+zip 8089690 2025-10-05T14:35:10.187892 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8080001 2025-10-05T14:35:03.363904 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 257086 2022-09-06T20:26:36.826562 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 85450 2025-10-05T14:34:54.110939 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 65623 2024-10-28T19:27:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15862 2025-10-05T14:35:10.336900 application/rdf+xml 18709 2025-10-05T14:34:57.208938 image/jpeg 4115 2025-10-05T14:34:56.956927 image/jpeg 1342456 2025-10-05T14:34:54.665005 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog