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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, October 16, 1841
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Produced by Syamanta Saikia, Jon Ingram, Barbara Tozier and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, October 16, 1841" by Various is a satirical magazine first published in the early Victorian era. This book compiles various humorous articles, illustrations, and commentary on society, politics, and current events of the time. It likely focuses on satirizing the culture, values, and social classes of the 19th century London, offering a witty perspective on the issues and absurdities faced by its citizens. The content of this volume includes a blend of satirical sketches, poems, and reports that address the sociopolitical landscape of the time. It features topics ranging from trade reports, classes of society, and whimsical anecdotes focused on characters like sailors and barbers, to humorous asides on parliamentary proceedings and local customs. The illustrations and various writings reflect a keen observation of human nature and the absurdities inherent in social interactions, while poking fun at the pomp of high society and the struggles of the lower classes. Overall, this collection serves as a delightful window into the humor and satire that characterized Punch Magazine, revealing the vibrant and often critical commentary on life in London during the early Victorian period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14932
Published: Feb 7, 2005
Downloads: 104
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 16, 1841
Credits:
Produced by Syamanta Saikia, Jon Ingram, Barbara Tozier and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, October 16, 1841" by Various is a satirical magazine first published in the early Victorian era. This book compiles various humorous articles, illustrations, and commentary on society, politics, and current events of the time. It likely focuses on satirizing the culture, values, and social classes of the 19th century London, offering a witty perspective on the issues and absurdities faced by its citizens. The content of this volume includes a blend of satirical sketches, poems, and reports that address the sociopolitical landscape of the time. It features topics ranging from trade reports, classes of society, and whimsical anecdotes focused on characters like sailors and barbers, to humorous asides on parliamentary proceedings and local customs. The illustrations and various writings reflect a keen observation of human nature and the absurdities inherent in social interactions, while poking fun at the pomp of high society and the struggles of the lower classes. Overall, this collection serves as a delightful window into the humor and satire that characterized Punch Magazine, revealing the vibrant and often critical commentary on life in London during the early Victorian period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14932
Published: Feb 7, 2005
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.