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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, June 11, 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, June 11, 1892" is a humorous publication edited by various authors during the late 19th century, primarily reflecting the Victorian era's societal norms and events. The book is a collection of satirical articles and illustrations that critique social, political, and cultural themes prevalent at the time. It is likely to appeal to readers interested in historical satire and those seeking insight into the humor of the period. The content of this volume covers a wide array of topics such as travel anecdotes, theatrical performances, and social commentary, often delivered with wit and irony. One of the featured pieces describes a traveler’s misadventures in Antwerp, highlighting the experiences and humorous frustrations he encounters, especially with locals and the complexities of tourist expectations versus reality. Other sections explore various societal quirks, from a musings on the waning popularity of a music-hall sensation to amusing take on political aspirations amidst humorous character interactions. Overall, the work captures the essence of the time, blending entertainment with biting satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14707
Published: Jan 16, 2005
Downloads: 498
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, June 11, 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, June 11, 1892" is a humorous publication edited by various authors during the late 19th century, primarily reflecting the Victorian era's societal norms and events. The book is a collection of satirical articles and illustrations that critique social, political, and cultural themes prevalent at the time. It is likely to appeal to readers interested in historical satire and those seeking insight into the humor of the period. The content of this volume covers a wide array of topics such as travel anecdotes, theatrical performances, and social commentary, often delivered with wit and irony. One of the featured pieces describes a traveler’s misadventures in Antwerp, highlighting the experiences and humorous frustrations he encounters, especially with locals and the complexities of tourist expectations versus reality. Other sections explore various societal quirks, from a musings on the waning popularity of a music-hall sensation to amusing take on political aspirations amidst humorous character interactions. Overall, the work captures the essence of the time, blending entertainment with biting satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14707
Published: Jan 16, 2005
Downloads: 498
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.