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Title: Punch, or, the London Charivari, Volume 98, March 8, 1890.
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Summary: "Punch, or, the London Charivari, Volume 98, March 8, 1890" by Various is a satirical periodical publication that captures the essence of Victorian British society through humor and caricature. Authored by various contributors, this work was written during the late 19th century, a time characterized by significant social and political upheaval in England. The likely topic of this volume revolves around political commentary, social observations, and critiques of contemporary culture, utilizing wit and satire to address serious issues. The content of this volume includes a series of illustrated sketches, editorial commentary, and humorous articles that reflect current events and societal views of the time. Notable pieces within the issue discuss the appeal of the famed actor Henry Irving regarding the licensing decisions of the London County Council concerning the Lyceum Theatre, highlighting the tension between artistic expression and public morality. Other sections touch on various topics such as engineering achievements represented by the Eiffel Tower and the Forth Bridge, while whimsical poems and critiques of modern life provide a lighthearted yet sharp commentary on the absurdities of the era. Overall, this collection serves as a vibrant snapshot of the cultural, political, and social climate of late 19th-century England, delivered with the humor and style characteristic of "Punch." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
EBook No.: 30056
Published: Sep 22, 2009
Downloads: 191
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 98, March 8, 1890.
Credits:
Produced by Neville Allen,Malcolm Farmer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Punch, or, the London Charivari, Volume 98, March 8, 1890" by Various is a satirical periodical publication that captures the essence of Victorian British society through humor and caricature. Authored by various contributors, this work was written during the late 19th century, a time characterized by significant social and political upheaval in England. The likely topic of this volume revolves around political commentary, social observations, and critiques of contemporary culture, utilizing wit and satire to address serious issues. The content of this volume includes a series of illustrated sketches, editorial commentary, and humorous articles that reflect current events and societal views of the time. Notable pieces within the issue discuss the appeal of the famed actor Henry Irving regarding the licensing decisions of the London County Council concerning the Lyceum Theatre, highlighting the tension between artistic expression and public morality. Other sections touch on various topics such as engineering achievements represented by the Eiffel Tower and the Forth Bridge, while whimsical poems and critiques of modern life provide a lighthearted yet sharp commentary on the absurdities of the era. Overall, this collection serves as a vibrant snapshot of the cultural, political, and social climate of late 19th-century England, delivered with the humor and style characteristic of "Punch." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
EBook No.: 30056
Published: Sep 22, 2009
Downloads: 191
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.