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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, December 26, 1891
Credits: E-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, December 26, 1891" by Various is a humorous periodical publication from the late 19th century, during the Victorian era. This volume consists primarily of satirical illustrations and comedic writings that reflect the social and political climate of the time. The publication is known for its witty commentary and playful critiques of contemporary events, trends, and notable figures. In one of the featured pieces, titled "A Queer Christmas Party," the narrative unfolds around an extravagant holiday gathering attended by fictional characters like Dorian Gray and Anna Karenina, alongside a host of real and imagined guests. The story blends humor and satire as the narrator attempts to recall the peculiar events of the party, recalling a chaotic sequence where misunderstandings culminate in a physical confrontation triggered by a drunken outburst. The blend of fictional characters and outrageous scenarios serves to poke fun at societal norms and highlight the absurdities of certain elite behaviors during the Christmas festivities, ultimately portraying a spectrum of human follies in comedic light. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14231
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 244
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 26, 1891
Credits: E-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, December 26, 1891" by Various is a humorous periodical publication from the late 19th century, during the Victorian era. This volume consists primarily of satirical illustrations and comedic writings that reflect the social and political climate of the time. The publication is known for its witty commentary and playful critiques of contemporary events, trends, and notable figures. In one of the featured pieces, titled "A Queer Christmas Party," the narrative unfolds around an extravagant holiday gathering attended by fictional characters like Dorian Gray and Anna Karenina, alongside a host of real and imagined guests. The story blends humor and satire as the narrator attempts to recall the peculiar events of the party, recalling a chaotic sequence where misunderstandings culminate in a physical confrontation triggered by a drunken outburst. The blend of fictional characters and outrageous scenarios serves to poke fun at societal norms and highlight the absurdities of certain elite behaviors during the Christmas festivities, ultimately portraying a spectrum of human follies in comedic light. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14231
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 244
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.