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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 108, April 6, 1895
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Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 108, April 6, 1895" by Various is a satirical magazine published during the late 19th century. This volume of "Punch" showcases humorous illustrations, witty commentary, and social critique, capturing the cultural mood of its time. As a periodical, it reflects on various aspects of Victorian society, politics, and the arts through a lens of comedic absurdity. The content of this volume is a delightful collection of sketches and articles that address contemporary issues with humor and satire. Pieces such as "April Foolosophy" explore the nature of folly and self-deprecation, while sketches like "Doing a Cathedral" depict the eccentricities of sightseers in a cathedral setting, revealing both the ridiculous and the relatable elements of human behavior. The humor often targets the upper classes, social pretensions, and contemporary political figures, encouraging readers to reflect on the follies surrounding them. Overall, this volume serves as both entertainment and a clever social commentary, capturing the spirit of the era's satire with charm and wit. (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.: 44887
Published: Feb 13, 2014
Downloads: 226
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 6, 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 6, 1895" by Various is a satirical magazine published during the late 19th century. This volume of "Punch" showcases humorous illustrations, witty commentary, and social critique, capturing the cultural mood of its time. As a periodical, it reflects on various aspects of Victorian society, politics, and the arts through a lens of comedic absurdity. The content of this volume is a delightful collection of sketches and articles that address contemporary issues with humor and satire. Pieces such as "April Foolosophy" explore the nature of folly and self-deprecation, while sketches like "Doing a Cathedral" depict the eccentricities of sightseers in a cathedral setting, revealing both the ridiculous and the relatable elements of human behavior. The humor often targets the upper classes, social pretensions, and contemporary political figures, encouraging readers to reflect on the follies surrounding them. Overall, this volume serves as both entertainment and a clever social commentary, capturing the spirit of the era's satire with charm and wit. (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.: 44887
Published: Feb 13, 2014
Downloads: 226
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.