Project Gutenberg 2004-12-20 Public domain in the USA. 58 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punch, Or The London Charivari, Volume 102, April 2, 1892 Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Punch, Or The London Charivari, Volume 102, April 2, 1892" is a satirical periodical created by various authors during the late 19th century, particularly notable during the Victorian era. The book serves as a humor magazine that employs sketches, poems, and commentary to explore contemporary social issues, entertainment, politics, and the absurdities of daily life in London. It reflects the wit and satire characteristic of that time, conveying observations and critiques of Victorian society's eccentricities and follies. In this volume of "Punch," readers encounter a variety of humorous pieces and illustrations that encapsulate the cultural atmosphere of the period. Contributors discuss the performances at popular venues like the London Pavilion, poking fun at entertainers and their audiences. There are satirical sketches on topics like the telephone's complexity, the behavior of cab drivers, and social expectations surrounding fishing and golfing. The writing blends clever wordplay with lighthearted criticism, emphasizing social dynamics and the comical nature of human interaction, all while providing a vivid snapshot of Victorian entertainment and day-to-day life. Overall, it offers an entertaining and insightful reflection on the era, ideal for those interested in historical satire and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Punch Category: Humour Category: British Literature Category: Journalism/Media/Writing 98901 2025-07-06T09:30:17.592947 text/html 80580 2024-10-28T21:26:33 text/html 1656210 2025-07-06T09:30:30.834864 application/epub+zip 1648336 2025-07-06T09:30:23.622910 application/epub+zip 103694 2025-07-06T09:30:19.674920 application/epub+zip 10247134 2025-07-06T09:30:34.263874 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 10240261 2025-07-06T09:30:26.935897 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237769 2022-09-07T16:08:32.351644 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 76566 2023-10-06T12:50:10.589586 text/plain 56706 2024-10-28T21:26:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15835 2025-07-06T09:30:34.405849 application/rdf+xml 17853 2025-07-06T09:30:20.185949 image/jpeg 3952 2025-07-06T09:30:19.933928 image/jpeg 1656032 2025-07-06T09:30:17.663957 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