Project Gutenberg 2005-02-07 Public domain in the USA. 176 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, December 25, 1841 Produced by Syamanta Saikia, Jon Ingram, Barbara Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, December 25, 1841" by Various is a satirical publication from the early 19th century, particularly reflective of the Victorian era. This book is a collection of humorous essays, illustrations, and social commentary that encapsulates varied aspects of London life during that period. Likely aimed at critiquing societal norms, mores, and the prevailing attitudes towards Christmas celebrations, the text serves as both entertainment and a mirror to the social conditions of the time. The content within this volume ranges from biting critiques of character types such as Mr. Chokepear, who prides himself on his respectable demeanor and lavish Christmas celebrations while simultaneously neglecting those in need, to whimsical informal letters showcasing the folly of individuals celebrating the festive season. Through humorous narratives and playful language, the book exposes the hypocrisy and moral contradictions of society, particularly during Christmas, encouraging readers to reflect on the true spirit of generosity and compassion as opposed to mere indulgence. The collection artfully balances comedy with social critique, offering readers insights into the customs and attitudes that defined the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.4 (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 52118 2025-10-06T11:50:49.711630 text/html 47885 2020-12-19T09:45:14 text/html 241115 2025-10-06T11:50:56.905577 application/epub+zip 238163 2025-10-06T11:50:53.558644 application/epub+zip 83345 2025-10-06T11:50:51.708633 application/epub+zip 869179 2025-10-06T11:50:58.906586 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 859428 2025-10-06T11:50:55.361608 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203088 2022-09-07T19:06:39.172962 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 43399 2025-10-06T11:50:49.438651 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 43197 2020-12-19T09:45:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 43189 2020-12-19T09:45:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20223 2025-10-06T11:50:59.038573 application/rdf+xml 19120 2025-10-06T11:50:52.217612 image/jpeg 4224 2025-10-06T11:50:51.956615 image/jpeg 17712 2020-12-19T09:45:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 169477 2020-12-19T09:45:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 17690 2020-12-19T09:45:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 256974 2025-10-06T11:50:49.725612 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