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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, April 25, 1891

Note: Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Malcolm Farmer and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading
Team.

Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, April 25, 1891" by Various is a satirical collection published during the late 19th century, encapsulating the humor and social commentary of the time. As part of the long-running "Punch" magazine, it includes political cartoons, humorous sketches, and parodies that reflect contemporary issues, notable personalities, and societal norms. The work aims to amuse while also critiquing aspects of Victorian life. The volume features a range of witty content, including a condensed and revised adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's famous play "Hedda Gabler," which brings a comedic lens to the serious and complex themes of the original. Other pieces poke fun at various subjects, such as the absurdities of the tax collector, the antics surrounding English politics, and the peculiarities of social gatherings. Through illustrations, poems, and prose, the contributors expertly blend humor with commentary, providing insight into the thoughts and cultural contexts of their era while retaining an entertaining and light-hearted approach that remains relevant and enjoyable to modern readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 14277

Published: Dec 6, 2004

Downloads: 210

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, Volume 100, April 25, 1891

Note: Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Malcolm Farmer and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading
Team.

Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, April 25, 1891" by Various is a satirical collection published during the late 19th century, encapsulating the humor and social commentary of the time. As part of the long-running "Punch" magazine, it includes political cartoons, humorous sketches, and parodies that reflect contemporary issues, notable personalities, and societal norms. The work aims to amuse while also critiquing aspects of Victorian life. The volume features a range of witty content, including a condensed and revised adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's famous play "Hedda Gabler," which brings a comedic lens to the serious and complex themes of the original. Other pieces poke fun at various subjects, such as the absurdities of the tax collector, the antics surrounding English politics, and the peculiarities of social gatherings. Through illustrations, poems, and prose, the contributors expertly blend humor with commentary, providing insight into the thoughts and cultural contexts of their era while retaining an entertaining and light-hearted approach that remains relevant and enjoyable to modern readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 14277

Published: Dec 6, 2004

Downloads: 210

Language: English

Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.