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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, May 7, 1892
Credits: E-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, May 7, 1892" is a satirical magazine compiled by various authors, typical of the late Victorian era. As a periodical publication, it serves as a social commentary on the cultural, political, and everyday life of the time. The likely topics of the book include humor, social satire, and illustrations that capture issues relevant to the populace, particularly related to the cycling craze and the social behaviors of the era. The content of this volume features humorous poems, illustrations, and anecdotes—most notably a poem titled ‘’ARRY ON WHEELS,’ which captures the whimsical perspective of a working-class Londoner embracing the bicycle. Through light-hearted verse, the character reflects on the joys and challenges of cycling amidst the societal norms and expectations of the Victorian age. Other sections provide witty observations on various societal issues, such as politeness in public transport and political commentary on contemporary events, presenting a melting pot of humor and critique within this entertaining anthology. The lively illustrations that accompany the text further enhance the satire and insight into life during this time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14601
Published: Jan 5, 2005
Downloads: 287
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 102, May 7, 1892
Credits: E-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, May 7, 1892" is a satirical magazine compiled by various authors, typical of the late Victorian era. As a periodical publication, it serves as a social commentary on the cultural, political, and everyday life of the time. The likely topics of the book include humor, social satire, and illustrations that capture issues relevant to the populace, particularly related to the cycling craze and the social behaviors of the era. The content of this volume features humorous poems, illustrations, and anecdotes—most notably a poem titled ‘’ARRY ON WHEELS,’ which captures the whimsical perspective of a working-class Londoner embracing the bicycle. Through light-hearted verse, the character reflects on the joys and challenges of cycling amidst the societal norms and expectations of the Victorian age. Other sections provide witty observations on various societal issues, such as politeness in public transport and political commentary on contemporary events, presenting a melting pot of humor and critique within this entertaining anthology. The lively illustrations that accompany the text further enhance the satire and insight into life during this time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14601
Published: Jan 5, 2005
Downloads: 287
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.