Project Gutenberg 2009-12-22 Public domain in the USA. 146 Various Verschillende Various, Various Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley) 1836 1917 Burnand, Francis F. C. (Francis Cowley) Burnand Burnand, Sir Francis Sir F. C. (Francis Cowley) Burnand Burnand, Francis Cowley Burnand, Sir F. C. (Francis Cowley) Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, March 29, 1890 Produced by Neville Allen,Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, March 29, 1890" by Various is a periodical publication showcasing the blend of humor, satire, and commentary on contemporary British society during the late 19th century. As a representative of the iconic British satire magazine, this volume features a collection of comic illustrations, humorous articles, and plays that reflect the cultural and social dynamics of its time. The overarching topic of the book encompasses social critiques, political commentary, and a humorous portrayal of everyday life, encapsulating the spirit of British humor. This particular volume includes segments such as "Mr. Punch's Moral Music-Hall Dramas," which presents a melodramatic comedy set in a fictional setting, exploring themes of social class and personal integrity through characters like Sir Poshbury Puddock and the unscrupulous adventurer Spiker. Interspersed throughout the content are various comic poems and commentary on national events, such as the coal strike, and the concerns of political engagement and social justice. The book captures moments of humor while addressing serious societal issues, highlighting the tension between prevailing norms and changing attitudes in Victorian society. As a whole, this collection serves both as entertainment and as a reflection of the cultural landscape of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Punch Category: Poetry Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 87024 2025-08-12T13:25:51.473782 text/html 82010 2009-12-22T10:05:20 text/html 1007633 2025-08-12T13:26:03.802690 application/epub+zip 1000867 2025-08-12T13:25:57.336735 application/epub+zip 91040 2025-08-12T13:25:53.670733 application/epub+zip 3202684 2025-08-12T13:26:06.723753 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3192107 2025-08-12T13:26:00.248756 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 251776 2022-09-14T08:03:30.927921 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 64698 2025-08-12T13:25:50.839760 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 64547 2009-12-22T10:05:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 64539 2009-12-22T10:05:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21646 2025-08-12T13:26:06.875679 application/rdf+xml 22682 2025-08-12T13:25:54.186728 image/jpeg 4730 2025-08-12T13:25:53.935741 image/jpeg 27186 2009-12-22T10:05:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 893572 2009-12-22T10:05:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 27158 2009-12-22T10:05:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 989742 2025-08-12T13:25:51.515771 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 en.wikipedia