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Title: Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 June 7, 1890
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Summary: "Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 June 7, 1890" by Various is a satirical magazine publication characterized by humorous and often critical commentary on contemporary society, politics, and culture during the late 19th century. As a product of the Victorian era, it captures the ethos and mores of its time through a collection of illustrated anecdotes, poems, and witty commentary. The magazine's primary focus is on British humor, poking fun at the societal norms, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and the quirks of everyday life, providing a snapshot of the issues and interests prevalent in that period. Within this volume, Punch presents a varied array of satirical sketches and verses that reflect on topics such as the art scene at the Royal Academy, horse racing, and social commentary on political figures and current affairs of the time. The dialogues often feature humorous exchanges between characters like the "Shy Men" at the Academy or commentary on the absurdities surrounding the Derby and Oaks horse races. Through clever wordplay and illustrations, the magazine's contributors subtly criticize the pretensions of society, express sentiments of the public, and entertain readers with humorous observations, demonstrating the enduring relevance of satire in unveiling the follies of human behavior and institutional shortcomings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
EBook No.: 33292
Published: Jul 30, 2010
Downloads: 141
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 June 7, 1890
Credits:
Produced by Lesley Halamek, Malcolm Farmer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 June 7, 1890" by Various is a satirical magazine publication characterized by humorous and often critical commentary on contemporary society, politics, and culture during the late 19th century. As a product of the Victorian era, it captures the ethos and mores of its time through a collection of illustrated anecdotes, poems, and witty commentary. The magazine's primary focus is on British humor, poking fun at the societal norms, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and the quirks of everyday life, providing a snapshot of the issues and interests prevalent in that period. Within this volume, Punch presents a varied array of satirical sketches and verses that reflect on topics such as the art scene at the Royal Academy, horse racing, and social commentary on political figures and current affairs of the time. The dialogues often feature humorous exchanges between characters like the "Shy Men" at the Academy or commentary on the absurdities surrounding the Derby and Oaks horse races. Through clever wordplay and illustrations, the magazine's contributors subtly criticize the pretensions of society, express sentiments of the public, and entertain readers with humorous observations, demonstrating the enduring relevance of satire in unveiling the follies of human behavior and institutional shortcomings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
EBook No.: 33292
Published: Jul 30, 2010
Downloads: 141
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.