Project Gutenberg 2012-09-02 Public domain in the USA. 286 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. 93, November 26, 1887 E-text prepared by Wayne Hammond, Malcolm Farmer, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, November 26, 1887" by Various is a satirical publication, characteristic of the Victorian era. It offers a humorous critique of society and politics, reflecting the cultural concerns and comedic styles of the time. Through a collection of sketches, articles, and illustrations, the content addresses various topics through wit and irony, providing insights into the social dynamics of late 19th-century England. In this particular volume, the humor is manifested in several sketches, including the trials of a young lawyer named A. Briefless, Junior, who accidentally causes chaos at an institution for vegetarians while ostensibly charged with overseeing it. A recurring theme is the juxtaposition of legal absurdities and societal issues, including criticism of politicians and commentary on contemporary events, such as the Irish Question. The sketches also incorporate whimsical characters who often find themselves in ridiculous situations, showcasing the blending of satire with commentary on the legal system and public interest. Overall, this volume encapsulates the spirit of "Punch," aiming to entertain while provoking thought on the political and social conditions of the day. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Punch Browsing: Humour Category: Humour Category: British Literature 118273 2025-06-16T13:57:06.651477 text/html 114643 2012-09-02T09:26:29 text/html 1301258 2025-06-16T13:57:35.589374 application/epub+zip 1294743 2025-06-16T13:57:20.440451 application/epub+zip 105864 2025-06-16T13:57:09.127504 application/epub+zip 5516653 2025-06-16T13:57:39.556310 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5508700 2025-06-16T13:57:24.475460 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297617 2022-09-18T15:28:48.679992 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 95650 2023-09-17T15:33:08.388511 text/plain 16021 2025-06-16T13:57:39.724319 application/rdf+xml 23339 2025-06-16T13:57:09.720444 image/jpeg 4728 2025-06-16T13:57:09.430479 image/jpeg 1282583 2025-06-16T13:57:06.708471 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