Project Gutenberg 2004-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 52 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 16, 1891 Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 16, 1891" by Various is a collection of humorous articles, anecdotes, and illustrations derived from the popular British magazine Punch, which was known for its satire and commentary on social issues during the late 19th century (Victorian era). This volume encapsulates the humorous and often irreverent take on contemporary events, society, and culture, making it a vibrant reflection on life in a transformative period of British history. The contents of this volume feature a range of satirical writings and dialogues that parody various aspects of society including politics, the theater, and everyday life. One notable piece is "Mr. Punch's Prize Novels," which humorously critiques the convoluted nature of allegorical writing, presenting a story filled with whimsical characters like Tant' Sannie and Bonaparte Blenkins. Other sections present jokes, political commentary, and critiques of cultural trends, interspersed with illustrations that enhance the comedic effect. Overall, the book engages with pressing social themes while providing a light-hearted yet insightful commentary on the norms and events of the time, showcasing Punch's unique blend of humor and satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Contemporary Reviews Punch Category: Humour Category: British Literature 96263 2025-07-06T05:04:28.984925 text/html 78359 2024-10-28T20:20:08 text/html 1641532 2025-07-06T05:04:41.226348 application/epub+zip 1632115 2025-07-06T05:04:34.442894 application/epub+zip 104003 2025-07-06T05:04:31.007886 application/epub+zip 9965999 2025-07-06T05:04:44.725351 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 9958643 2025-07-06T05:04:37.697933 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 232168 2022-09-07T01:43:10.458976 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 76372 2023-10-06T08:53:21.579644 text/plain 56515 2024-10-28T20:20:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15983 2025-07-06T05:04:44.866328 application/rdf+xml 16581 2025-07-06T05:04:31.503902 image/jpeg 3726 2025-07-06T05:04:31.252899 image/jpeg 1638197 2025-07-06T05:04:29.041920 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