Project Gutenberg 2004-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 95 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, February 7, 1891 Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, February 7, 1891" by Various is a periodical publication that emerged during the late Victorian era. This compilation features a blend of humorous sketches, commentary on societal issues, and satirical articles that reflect the culture and attitudes of the time. A significant portion of the content is dedicated to amusing illustrations and witty observations about contemporary life, including politics, marriage, and artistic controversies. The issue includes various amusing scenarios and character depictions, notably the "Model Husband Contest," where two women craft idealized portrayals of their husbands to win a cash prize. This segment exemplifies the tongue-in-cheek critique of marital dynamics and the absurd standards often set for men in society. Other contributions include satirical poems, playful commentary on current events, and social satire, echoing the magazine's reputation for addressing serious topics with humor. Through its diverse content, the volume captures both the light-hearted spirit of the time and the underlying societal critiques, making it a reflective mirror of late 19th-century British society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Punch Category: Humour Category: British Literature 100100 2025-07-06T03:48:26.136217 text/html 82221 2024-10-28T20:03:32 text/html 1447139 2025-07-06T03:48:38.648718 application/epub+zip 1437727 2025-07-06T03:48:31.808235 application/epub+zip 105186 2025-07-06T03:48:28.260201 application/epub+zip 8970947 2025-07-06T03:48:42.162681 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8959416 2025-07-06T03:48:35.089711 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270573 2022-09-07T00:06:08.520689 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 80600 2023-10-06T07:44:37.259947 text/plain 60735 2024-10-28T20:03:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15675 2025-07-06T03:48:42.308636 application/rdf+xml 21331 2025-07-06T03:48:28.765181 image/jpeg 4332 2025-07-06T03:48:28.512188 image/jpeg 1442303 2025-07-06T03:48:26.197193 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