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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, February 20, 1892
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, February 20, 1892" is a collection of humorous and satirical articles produced by various contributors during the late 19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. This book represents a segment of the long-running British illustrated magazine known as Punch, which often tackled societal issues through wit and caricature. The content reflects the period's social commentary, focusing on topics like class disparities, urban life, and political satire. The volume contains a variety of skits, poems, and illustrations that encapsulate the challenges of living in slums, the nature of landlord-tenant relationships, and broader societal critiques. One notable piece, "Jim's Jottings," features a character named Ginger Jimmy, who laments the deplorable living conditions in slum areas, while highlighting the hypocrisy of those in power who espouse "freedom of contract" without acknowledging the dire realities faced by the tenants. The contributors employ humor and sarcasm to bring attention to serious issues, critiquing the indifference of the privileged classes towards the plight of the impoverished. This collection represents the unique blend of comedy and social critique that defines the Punch magazine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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English wit and humor -- Periodicals
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Punch
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Category: British Literature
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