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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, February 11, 1893
Credits: E-text prepared by Matt Whittaker, Juliet Sutherland, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, February 11, 1893" by Various is a periodical publication that exemplifies the humor and satire of the late 19th century. This volume of "Punch," a well-known British magazine, combines articles, illustrations, and poetry to comment on society, politics, and culture during the Victorian era. The overall topic of this book revolves around critical social commentary, mocking contemporary issues with wit and a playful tone. The content of this particular issue reflects on various themes, such as fashion and gender roles, with pieces like "The Last Woman," which humorously muses on the futility of elegance in a world devoid of competition. Other segments include satirical takes on political situations, like the predicament of an official Poet Laureate, as well as comedic exchanges at social gatherings that highlight societal manners and expectations. The wit is sharp and engaging, providing a snapshot of the cultural and societal attitudes of the time, making it a valuable resource for those interested in historical satire and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
EBook No.: 21818
Published: Jun 12, 2007
Downloads: 499
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, Vol. 104, February 11, 1893
Credits: E-text prepared by Matt Whittaker, Juliet Sutherland, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, February 11, 1893" by Various is a periodical publication that exemplifies the humor and satire of the late 19th century. This volume of "Punch," a well-known British magazine, combines articles, illustrations, and poetry to comment on society, politics, and culture during the Victorian era. The overall topic of this book revolves around critical social commentary, mocking contemporary issues with wit and a playful tone. The content of this particular issue reflects on various themes, such as fashion and gender roles, with pieces like "The Last Woman," which humorously muses on the futility of elegance in a world devoid of competition. Other segments include satirical takes on political situations, like the predicament of an official Poet Laureate, as well as comedic exchanges at social gatherings that highlight societal manners and expectations. The wit is sharp and engaging, providing a snapshot of the cultural and societal attitudes of the time, making it a valuable resource for those interested in historical satire and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
EBook No.: 21818
Published: Jun 12, 2007
Downloads: 499
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.