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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, May 24, 1890
Note: Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, May 24, 1890" by Various is a satirical collection of humorous sketches, poems, and articles published in the late 19th century. This volume exemplifies the style and wit characteristic of the Punch magazine, which served as a societal commentary through caricatures and light-hearted criticism. The book touches upon various subjects, including social issues, politics, and everyday life, often with a humorous twist aimed at entertaining its readers while also provoking thought. The content features a range of sketches, including moral music-hall dramas such as "The Rival Dolls," which humorously illustrates the rivalry between two dolls and their young owners, highlighting themes of jealousy and vanity. Other pieces satirize contemporary social issues, such as the inefficiencies in labor and the complexities of charity. Notable segments like "The Rose-Water Cure" and "A Chapter of Dickens Up to Date" showcase Punch's sharp critiques of political and social circumstances of the time. Overall, the book is a delightful blend of humor and social commentary, shining a light on the absurdities of both doll rivalry and broader societal challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
Editor: Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
EBook No.: 31039
Published: Jan 21, 2010
Downloads: 172
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, Volume 98, May 24, 1890
Note: Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Neville Allen, Malcolm Farmer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, May 24, 1890" by Various is a satirical collection of humorous sketches, poems, and articles published in the late 19th century. This volume exemplifies the style and wit characteristic of the Punch magazine, which served as a societal commentary through caricatures and light-hearted criticism. The book touches upon various subjects, including social issues, politics, and everyday life, often with a humorous twist aimed at entertaining its readers while also provoking thought. The content features a range of sketches, including moral music-hall dramas such as "The Rival Dolls," which humorously illustrates the rivalry between two dolls and their young owners, highlighting themes of jealousy and vanity. Other pieces satirize contemporary social issues, such as the inefficiencies in labor and the complexities of charity. Notable segments like "The Rose-Water Cure" and "A Chapter of Dickens Up to Date" showcase Punch's sharp critiques of political and social circumstances of the time. Overall, the book is a delightful blend of humor and social commentary, shining a light on the absurdities of both doll rivalry and broader societal challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
Editor: Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
EBook No.: 31039
Published: Jan 21, 2010
Downloads: 172
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.