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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 108, April 20, 1895
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Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 108, April 20, 1895" by Various is a satirical magazine publication that originated during the late 19th century. Primarily a collection of humorous sketches, poems, and political commentary, this volume reflects the social and cultural themes of its time, showcasing the wit and humor typical of the Victorian era. The content critiques contemporary society, politics, and everyday life, often through clever illustrations and texts. In this issue, readers encounter a vibrant mix of satire that engages with various topics, including humorous takes on education, thoughts on a Chino-Japanese calendar mapping the historical intricacies of Sino-Japanese relations, and critiques of British societal norms regarding work and gender roles. Characters like the poignant laundress express patriotic sentiment concerning their craft, while a fictional gentleman absurdly schemed to become injured to receive attention from a nurse he admired. The humor is multi-faceted, employing puns, light-hearted criticisms, and whimsical verses, all aimed at eliciting laughter and reflection from its audience about the oddities of human behavior and social conventions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
EBook No.: 44707
Published: Jan 19, 2014
Downloads: 97
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. 108, April 20, 1895
Credits:
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Lesley Halamek and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 108, April 20, 1895" by Various is a satirical magazine publication that originated during the late 19th century. Primarily a collection of humorous sketches, poems, and political commentary, this volume reflects the social and cultural themes of its time, showcasing the wit and humor typical of the Victorian era. The content critiques contemporary society, politics, and everyday life, often through clever illustrations and texts. In this issue, readers encounter a vibrant mix of satire that engages with various topics, including humorous takes on education, thoughts on a Chino-Japanese calendar mapping the historical intricacies of Sino-Japanese relations, and critiques of British societal norms regarding work and gender roles. Characters like the poignant laundress express patriotic sentiment concerning their craft, while a fictional gentleman absurdly schemed to become injured to receive attention from a nurse he admired. The humor is multi-faceted, employing puns, light-hearted criticisms, and whimsical verses, all aimed at eliciting laughter and reflection from its audience about the oddities of human behavior and social conventions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
EBook No.: 44707
Published: Jan 19, 2014
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.