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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. 105, October 14th 1893
Produced by Punch, or the London Charivari, Malcolm Farmer,
Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http://www.pgdp.net
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, October 14th 1893" by Various is a satirical magazine published during the late 19th century, capturing the humor and societal critiques of its time. As a periodical publication, it blends visual art and written commentary to address contemporary issues, ranging from light-hearted observations of daily life to pointed sociopolitical satire. The likely topic of the book revolves around the comedic portrayal of the events, people, and cultural phenomena of the era, illustrating public sentiments through a lens of wit and humor. The magazine features a variety of sketches, poems, and prose that highlight social issues, including class dynamics, industrial disputes, and cultural observations about the British lifestyle. Notable segments include humorous takes on a steamboat trip around the Isle of Wight, where the absurdities of sea travel and the characters encountered onboard are explored. Other humorous pieces reflect on the 'Coal War', mining strikes, the behavior of the upper class, and the antics of fashionable society figures. Through sketches and written pieces, "Punch" effectively captures the essence of Victorian life, poking fun at its idiosyncrasies while also providing a mirror to the societal challenges of the day. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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English wit and humor -- Periodicals
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Category: Humour
Category: British Literature
Category: Journals
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