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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, November 6, 1841,
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Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, November 6, 1841," by Various is a satirical magazine publication from the early Victorian era. This book serves as a collection of humorous illustrations, articles, and essays that comment on the political and social issues of its time, characterized by witty observations and clever wordplay. The book features a variety of sketches and stories, including a daydream about a young man's apprenticeship with a pawnbroker, humorous takes on politics, and tales highlighting the absurdities of contemporary life. Through comedic dialogues and narratives, it explores themes such as social class, the folly of human nature, and the intricacies of love and rivalry, as illustrated in the encounters of Mr. Augustus Peacock and Mr. Julius Candy over the affections of Georgiana Gray. This amalgamation of humor and social commentary provides readers with a delightful glimpse into the societal norms and contradictions of early 19th-century Britain, making it an engaging read for those interested in historical satire and Victorian literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14935
Published: Feb 7, 2005
Downloads: 107
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, November 6, 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, November 6, 1841," by Various is a satirical magazine publication from the early Victorian era. This book serves as a collection of humorous illustrations, articles, and essays that comment on the political and social issues of its time, characterized by witty observations and clever wordplay. The book features a variety of sketches and stories, including a daydream about a young man's apprenticeship with a pawnbroker, humorous takes on politics, and tales highlighting the absurdities of contemporary life. Through comedic dialogues and narratives, it explores themes such as social class, the folly of human nature, and the intricacies of love and rivalry, as illustrated in the encounters of Mr. Augustus Peacock and Mr. Julius Candy over the affections of Georgiana Gray. This amalgamation of humor and social commentary provides readers with a delightful glimpse into the societal norms and contradictions of early 19th-century Britain, making it an engaging read for those interested in historical satire and Victorian literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14935
Published: Feb 7, 2005
Downloads: 107
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.