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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, September 9, 1893
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Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, September 9, 1893" edited by Sir Francis Burnand is a satirical periodical published during the late 19th century. This book represents a collection of humorous illustrations, poems, and articles that poke fun at contemporary society, politics, and culture in Victorian England. It captures the social dynamics and challenges of its time while employing wit and satire as a means of critique. The content of this volume of "Punch" includes various sketches and poems that comment on societal issues such as unemployment, politics, and the prevailing cultural mood in London. Notable pieces include commentary on the perceived desolation of London in September and a humorous poem about the complexities of financial speculation reflecting the contemporary fears and follies of investors. Additionally, characters such as Mr. Toovey reveal personal dilemmas regarding morality and deception in financial matters, while various caricatures and poems encapsulate the theatrical and political ineptitude of the era. Overall, the collection offers a rich tapestry of humor and reflection on the societal norms and anxieties of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
EBook No.: 37560
Published: Sep 29, 2011
Downloads: 95
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. 105, September 9, 1893
Credits:
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Lesley Halamek, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, September 9, 1893" edited by Sir Francis Burnand is a satirical periodical published during the late 19th century. This book represents a collection of humorous illustrations, poems, and articles that poke fun at contemporary society, politics, and culture in Victorian England. It captures the social dynamics and challenges of its time while employing wit and satire as a means of critique. The content of this volume of "Punch" includes various sketches and poems that comment on societal issues such as unemployment, politics, and the prevailing cultural mood in London. Notable pieces include commentary on the perceived desolation of London in September and a humorous poem about the complexities of financial speculation reflecting the contemporary fears and follies of investors. Additionally, characters such as Mr. Toovey reveal personal dilemmas regarding morality and deception in financial matters, while various caricatures and poems encapsulate the theatrical and political ineptitude of the era. Overall, the collection offers a rich tapestry of humor and reflection on the societal norms and anxieties of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
EBook No.: 37560
Published: Sep 29, 2011
Downloads: 95
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.