Project Gutenberg 2005-03-22 Public domain in the USA. 198 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, October 1, 1892 E-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, October 1, 1892" by Various is a humorous collection of satirical articles and illustrations produced during the late 19th century. This periodical encapsulates the social commentary and wit characteristic of Victorian England, addressing various cultural and political issues of its time. Likely intended for a middle-class audience, it uses satire to entertain and provoke thought regarding contemporary subjects, such as sports, theatre, and societal norms. The volume features a mixture of poems, prose, and comedic observations on events and issues relevant to its era. Notable pieces include a playful ode to the cricketer Ranjitsinhji, humorous critiques of theatrical productions, and light-hearted commentary on social trends, such as ladies participating in hops, and more absurd pursuits. Each article is crafted with a distinct wit typical of "Punch," inviting readers to engage with the absurdities encountered in daily life. Overall, the book serves as both a reflection of its society and a timeless source of laughter, showcasing the art of parody in a lively and colorful manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Punch Category: Humour Category: British Literature 98700 2025-10-06T13:53:17.713911 text/html 103229 2020-12-14T08:00:16 text/html 1646466 2025-10-06T13:53:31.217846 application/epub+zip 1637745 2025-10-06T13:53:23.719885 application/epub+zip 102603 2025-10-06T13:53:19.827914 application/epub+zip 10770593 2025-10-06T13:53:34.832333 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 10765255 2025-10-06T13:53:27.187948 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 251957 2022-09-07T21:44:51.716087 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 76093 2025-10-06T13:53:17.224933 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 75835 2020-12-14T08:00:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 75846 2020-12-14T08:00:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19827 2025-10-06T13:53:34.981331 application/rdf+xml 19080 2025-10-06T13:53:20.335901 image/jpeg 4238 2025-10-06T13:53:20.081916 image/jpeg 32414 2020-12-14T08:00:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 1555686 2020-12-14T08:00:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 32386 2020-12-14T08:00:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 1645360 2025-10-06T13:53:17.779954 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