Punch, or the London Charivari Volume 98, January 4, 1890 by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
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| Editor | Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917 |
| Title | Punch, or the London Charivari Volume 98, January 4, 1890 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, V. L. Simpson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Punch, or the London Charivari Volume 98, January 4, 1890" by Various is a collection of humorous articles and illustrations published in the late 19th century. This volume is part of the renowned British satirical magazine "Punch," which provided commentary on social, political, and cultural issues of the time, often with a sharp wit characteristic of the Victorian era. The likely topic of this book revolves around contemporary events and societal norms, using satire to engage its audience. The content of this volume features a variety of humorous pieces that touch on topics ranging from dinner parties and the British political climate to imaginative dialogues with historical figures such as Vasco da Gama and Luís de Camões. One segment presents a fictitious conversation between current and historical dignitaries, discussing the state of colonial ventures and their impact on national pride. The narrative also includes reflections on the lives of law students and their struggles, comedic criticisms of theatre productions, and a moralistic tale that satirizes the consequences of gluttony and vice. Overall, the book captures the spirit of its time through laughter, parody, and a light-hearted examination of serious subjects. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | English wit and humor -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25685 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 227 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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