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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, December 24, 1892
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Produced by V. L. Simpson, Malcolm Farmer and the Online
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Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, December 24, 1892" by Various is a collection of humorous essays and illustrations, representative of the Victorian era. This periodical is part of a long-running satirical magazine, "Punch," which aimed to comment on society, politics, and culture through wit and humor. The content likely covers a range of topics, from Christmas festivities and cultural observations to light-hearted critiques of contemporary events. Throughout this volume, readers are presented with a blend of sketches, poems, and anecdotes that capture the spirit of Christmas and societal norms of the time. It features whimsical characters engaging in seasonal activities, reflections on changing traditions, and humorous commentary on political and artistic matters. Notable pieces include a family’s comical attempts to win a missing word competition, the dreariness of celebrations in contrast to past merriment, and a critique of contemporary art competitions that highlight the absurdity in public judgment. Overall, the collection provides a window into late 19th-century British humor, characterized by playful irony and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
EBook No.: 20338
Published: Jan 11, 2007
Downloads: 121
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 103, December 24, 1892
Credits:
Produced by V. L. Simpson, Malcolm Farmer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, December 24, 1892" by Various is a collection of humorous essays and illustrations, representative of the Victorian era. This periodical is part of a long-running satirical magazine, "Punch," which aimed to comment on society, politics, and culture through wit and humor. The content likely covers a range of topics, from Christmas festivities and cultural observations to light-hearted critiques of contemporary events. Throughout this volume, readers are presented with a blend of sketches, poems, and anecdotes that capture the spirit of Christmas and societal norms of the time. It features whimsical characters engaging in seasonal activities, reflections on changing traditions, and humorous commentary on political and artistic matters. Notable pieces include a family’s comical attempts to win a missing word competition, the dreariness of celebrations in contrast to past merriment, and a critique of contemporary art competitions that highlight the absurdity in public judgment. Overall, the collection provides a window into late 19th-century British humor, characterized by playful irony and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
EBook No.: 20338
Published: Jan 11, 2007
Downloads: 121
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.