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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, April 11, 1891
Credits:
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, April 11, 1891" is a comedic periodical published in the late 19th century that reflects the humor and social commentary of its time. It is a collection of satirical articles, illustrations, and anecdotes that address various aspects of British society, politics, and culture of that era. The content is likely to focus on humorously critiquing contemporary issues, events, and personalities, utilizing wit to engage its audience. The volume includes several notable features, such as “Mr. Punch's Prize Novels," which parodies the sensational novels of the time, particularly through the fictional work "Germfood" by Mary Morally. The narrative follows a protagonist grappling with absurdity and moral dilemmas, often filled with surreal encounters and exaggerated situations that critique literary tropes and societal conventions. Additionally, the magazine showcases clever commentary on politics, theatre, and everyday life, illustrating the humor intertwined with the realities of Victorian existence. Overall, this collection serves as a vibrant snapshot of the socio-political climate of its time, leveraging satire to reflect public sentiment and critique contemporary culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 13283
Published: Aug 25, 2004
Downloads: 158
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 100, April 11, 1891
Credits:
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, April 11, 1891" is a comedic periodical published in the late 19th century that reflects the humor and social commentary of its time. It is a collection of satirical articles, illustrations, and anecdotes that address various aspects of British society, politics, and culture of that era. The content is likely to focus on humorously critiquing contemporary issues, events, and personalities, utilizing wit to engage its audience. The volume includes several notable features, such as “Mr. Punch's Prize Novels," which parodies the sensational novels of the time, particularly through the fictional work "Germfood" by Mary Morally. The narrative follows a protagonist grappling with absurdity and moral dilemmas, often filled with surreal encounters and exaggerated situations that critique literary tropes and societal conventions. Additionally, the magazine showcases clever commentary on politics, theatre, and everyday life, illustrating the humor intertwined with the realities of Victorian existence. Overall, this collection serves as a vibrant snapshot of the socio-political climate of its time, leveraging satire to reflect public sentiment and critique contemporary culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 13283
Published: Aug 25, 2004
Downloads: 158
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.