Project Gutenberg 2004-12-13 Public domain in the USA. 231 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, February 27, 1892 Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, February 27, 1892" by Various is a collection of satirical articles, illustrations, and humorous commentary typical of the well-known British magazine "Punch," which flourished during the late 19th century. This publication provides a snapshot of British social and political life during the Victorian era, often employing wit and satire to address contemporary issues. The content reflects the cultural attitudes and eccentricities of the time, focusing on leisure activities, sports, and societal norms. The book features a mix of sketches and articles, including a humorous piece titled "Confessions of a Duffer" that reminisces about the author's lackluster experiences with cricket, detailing his exploits and failures as a player. This blend of personal anecdote and social commentary highlights the author's detachment from the expected standards of the sport while revealing an enduring love for the game. Accompanying this article are various illustrations and writings that lampoon political figures and societal conventions, all presented with a humorous and often biting critique, inviting readers to reflect on the absurdities of their time. Overall, the book captures the essence of Victorian humor while providing insight into the values and challenges of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Punch Category: Humour Category: British Literature 88939 2025-10-06T09:19:33.580478 text/html 68188 2024-10-28T21:22:29 text/html 1757891 2025-10-06T09:19:47.303428 application/epub+zip 1751508 2025-10-06T09:19:39.925441 application/epub+zip 103658 2025-10-06T09:19:35.645504 application/epub+zip 10207504 2025-10-06T09:19:50.473441 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 10193732 2025-10-06T09:19:42.956454 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 266145 2022-09-07T15:51:51.116369 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 71986 2025-10-06T09:19:33.174529 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 52140 2024-10-28T21:22:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16074 2025-10-06T09:19:50.607392 application/rdf+xml 22283 2025-10-06T09:19:36.156463 image/jpeg 4484 2025-10-06T09:19:35.906484 image/jpeg 1770520 2025-10-06T09:19:33.632571 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