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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, February 1, 1890
Note: Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by V. L. Simpson, Malcolm Farmer, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, February 1, 1890" by Various is a satirical magazine publication from the late 19th century. Known for its humorous commentary on political, social, and cultural issues of the time, this particular volume encapsulates the spirit of the Victorian era, where wit and satire thrived in addressing contemporary concerns, societal norms, and the absurdities of life. The likely topic of the book includes a mix of humorous poems, sketches, and articles that comment on cultural figures and social trends. The content of this volume features a range of comedic pieces, including poems that poke fun at prominent societal issues like class differences, the pretentiousness of the elite, and the follies of public figures. One of the larger satirical poems reflects on the social season and its characters, presenting a vivid commentary on the superficiality and boredom that afflict the fashionable society of London. Other sections address topics such as the legal system, medical practices, and humorous takes on relationships and social etiquettes of the time. Overall, the magazine provides a lively and entertaining glimpse into Victorian life through its sharp humor and critical observations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
Editor: Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
EBook No.: 22051
Published: Jul 12, 2007
Downloads: 170
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, February 1, 1890
Note: Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by V. L. Simpson, Malcolm Farmer, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, February 1, 1890" by Various is a satirical magazine publication from the late 19th century. Known for its humorous commentary on political, social, and cultural issues of the time, this particular volume encapsulates the spirit of the Victorian era, where wit and satire thrived in addressing contemporary concerns, societal norms, and the absurdities of life. The likely topic of the book includes a mix of humorous poems, sketches, and articles that comment on cultural figures and social trends. The content of this volume features a range of comedic pieces, including poems that poke fun at prominent societal issues like class differences, the pretentiousness of the elite, and the follies of public figures. One of the larger satirical poems reflects on the social season and its characters, presenting a vivid commentary on the superficiality and boredom that afflict the fashionable society of London. Other sections address topics such as the legal system, medical practices, and humorous takes on relationships and social etiquettes of the time. Overall, the magazine provides a lively and entertaining glimpse into Victorian life through its sharp humor and critical observations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
Editor: Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
EBook No.: 22051
Published: Jul 12, 2007
Downloads: 170
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.