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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, August 14, 1841
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Produced by Syamanta Saikia, Jon Ingram, Barbara Tozier and the PG
Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, August 14, 1841" by Various is a collection of humorous and satirical writings created during the early Victorian era. The book is a periodical publication that features a range of comedic sketches, illustrations, and critiques that reflect the social and political issues of the time, presented through wit and humor. The likely topics covered include courtship, social norms, politics, and various aspects of daily life in 19th-century England. The content of this particular volume showcases a variety of humorous tales and dialogues, including the comical rivalry between suitors for an heiress's affection, as seen in "The Wife Catchers." It presents charming characters such as Terence Duffy, who performs grand gestures to win the heart of Miss Biddy, and rival Matthew Tibbins, whose attempts at flattery create a comedic tension. Additionally, the volume features witty songs, social commentaries, and caricatures of prominent figures, all interlaced with an irreverent style typical of "Punch," making it a reflection of the cultural milieu of its time while entertaining readers with its lighthearted and satirical approach to serious topics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14923
Published: Feb 7, 2005
Downloads: 178
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 1, August 14, 1841
Credits:
Produced by Syamanta Saikia, Jon Ingram, Barbara Tozier and the PG
Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, August 14, 1841" by Various is a collection of humorous and satirical writings created during the early Victorian era. The book is a periodical publication that features a range of comedic sketches, illustrations, and critiques that reflect the social and political issues of the time, presented through wit and humor. The likely topics covered include courtship, social norms, politics, and various aspects of daily life in 19th-century England. The content of this particular volume showcases a variety of humorous tales and dialogues, including the comical rivalry between suitors for an heiress's affection, as seen in "The Wife Catchers." It presents charming characters such as Terence Duffy, who performs grand gestures to win the heart of Miss Biddy, and rival Matthew Tibbins, whose attempts at flattery create a comedic tension. Additionally, the volume features witty songs, social commentaries, and caricatures of prominent figures, all interlaced with an irreverent style typical of "Punch," making it a reflection of the cultural milieu of its time while entertaining readers with its lighthearted and satirical approach to serious topics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14923
Published: Feb 7, 2005
Downloads: 178
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.