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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, December 5, 1891
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Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, December 5, 1891" by Various is a satirical publication from the late 19th century that features a collection of humorous articles, illustrations, and poems. This volume represents the ongoing tradition of British satire during the Victorian era, providing witty commentary on contemporary social and political topics, including class relations and the ongoing debates about women's suffrage and labor rights. The book is filled with a variety of sketches and stories, often employing satire to address issues of the time, such as the demanding work hours of coal miners under the whimsical rule of King Cole, who ultimately turns to machinery when his subjects request shorter work hours. Other pieces feature humorous takes on politics and society, painting a vivid picture of life and attitudes during this period. From light-hearted critiques of social pretensions to reflections on the evolving roles of women, the contributors showcase their sharp observational skills, making the text a rich tapestry of the era's zeitgeist infused with humor and poignant satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14122
Published: Nov 22, 2004
Downloads: 214
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 101, December 5, 1891
Credits:
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, December 5, 1891" by Various is a satirical publication from the late 19th century that features a collection of humorous articles, illustrations, and poems. This volume represents the ongoing tradition of British satire during the Victorian era, providing witty commentary on contemporary social and political topics, including class relations and the ongoing debates about women's suffrage and labor rights. The book is filled with a variety of sketches and stories, often employing satire to address issues of the time, such as the demanding work hours of coal miners under the whimsical rule of King Cole, who ultimately turns to machinery when his subjects request shorter work hours. Other pieces feature humorous takes on politics and society, painting a vivid picture of life and attitudes during this period. From light-hearted critiques of social pretensions to reflections on the evolving roles of women, the contributors showcase their sharp observational skills, making the text a rich tapestry of the era's zeitgeist infused with humor and poignant satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14122
Published: Nov 22, 2004
Downloads: 214
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.