Project Gutenberg 2005-02-07 Public domain in the USA. 921 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, August 7, 1841 Produced by Syamanta Saikia, Jon Ingram, Barbara Tozier and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, August 7, 1841" by Various is a satirical periodical that emerged in the early Victorian era. This work serves as a rich collection of humorous commentary on society, politics, and culture of the time, reflecting the witty and often irreverent style characteristic of British humor of the period. The likely topic of the book revolves around social critique and satire, using caricatures and illustrations to mock the follies and vices of its subjects. The content of this volume includes a variety of humorous tales, poems, and editorials that entertain while providing insight into contemporary issues. One of the standout pieces is "The Wife-Catchers," a whimsical story about a pair of enchanted boots that have been reputedly responsible for numerous marriages in the narrators' family, showcasing the intersection of folklore and humor. The volume also features an array of satirical essays, including segments on politics, society, and the theatrical performances of the day, often employing exaggeration and clever wordplay. Through its blend of stories, songs, and sketches, this book captures the vibrant spirit of its time while continuing to resonate with readers who appreciate clever satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Punch Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 129767 2025-08-06T11:50:28.815987 text/html 127911 2020-12-19T09:42:38 text/html 760714 2025-08-06T11:50:42.701913 application/epub+zip 755680 2025-08-06T11:50:35.170954 application/epub+zip 122037 2025-08-06T11:50:30.873991 application/epub+zip 2414655 2025-08-06T11:50:46.191881 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2401020 2025-08-06T11:50:38.541977 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249856 2022-09-07T19:00:13.474921 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 113324 2025-08-06T11:50:28.269976 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 113115 2020-12-19T09:42:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 113107 2020-12-19T09:42:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20226 2025-08-06T11:50:46.334902 application/rdf+xml 16597 2025-08-06T11:50:31.383997 image/jpeg 3719 2025-08-06T11:50:31.121966 image/jpeg 47829 2020-12-19T09:42:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 758367 2020-12-19T09:42:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 47794 2020-12-19T09:42:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 845600 2025-08-06T11:50:28.865016 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