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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, October 9, 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, October 9, 1841" by Various is a collection of satirical writings published during the Victorian era. This book takes the form of a periodical that combines humor and political commentary, featuring illustrations and playful critiques of contemporary society, politics, and culture in early 19th century England. The content primarily addresses themes of folly and absurdity in various aspects of life, particularly in the realms of politics and social behavior. Within this volume, readers will find a diverse array of comedic sketches, articles, poems, and illustrations that lampoon various societal norms, including the conventions of theater, the quirks of political figures, and amusing depictions of social gatherings. Each piece employs wit and satire to dissect the follies of the time, such as the melodramatic elements of theatre highlighted in the "Manual of Denouements," and the peculiarities of figures like politicians and theatrical performers. The writing reflects the cultural landscape of England at the time, providing insight into the humor and societal observations characteristic of the periodical's style. Overall, "Punch" serves as both an entertaining read and a valuable historical commentary on 19th-century British life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14931
Published: Feb 7, 2005
Downloads: 111
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, October 9, 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, October 9, 1841" by Various is a collection of satirical writings published during the Victorian era. This book takes the form of a periodical that combines humor and political commentary, featuring illustrations and playful critiques of contemporary society, politics, and culture in early 19th century England. The content primarily addresses themes of folly and absurdity in various aspects of life, particularly in the realms of politics and social behavior. Within this volume, readers will find a diverse array of comedic sketches, articles, poems, and illustrations that lampoon various societal norms, including the conventions of theater, the quirks of political figures, and amusing depictions of social gatherings. Each piece employs wit and satire to dissect the follies of the time, such as the melodramatic elements of theatre highlighted in the "Manual of Denouements," and the peculiarities of figures like politicians and theatrical performers. The writing reflects the cultural landscape of England at the time, providing insight into the humor and societal observations characteristic of the periodical's style. Overall, "Punch" serves as both an entertaining read and a valuable historical commentary on 19th-century British life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14931
Published: Feb 7, 2005
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.