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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, September 2nd, 1893
Note: Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, September 2nd, 1893" by Various is a historically significant comic periodical published during the late 19th century. It serves as a satirical commentary on contemporary society, politics, and various cultural topics, reflecting the social dynamics and humor of the Victorian era. This compilation features a diverse range of illustrated articles, poems, and humorous anecdotes, showcasing the editorial wit of Sir Francis Burnand. The content of this particular volume encapsulates themes such as social ambition, the nature of failure, and criticism of societal norms through various sketches and parodies. In a notable piece, a narrative explores the tragic downfall of a once-promising academic, Henry Arkwright, illustrating how success can be fleeting and how one's worth may not align with public perception. Additionally, the volume includes light-hearted critiques of topics such as effeminacy in boys, parliamentary humor, and playful takes on relationships, all imbued with the characteristic cleverness and cheek of "Punch." Overall, this collection provides both amusement and thoughtful commentary on the complexities of human experience in its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
Editor: Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
EBook No.: 37553
Published: Sep 28, 2011
Downloads: 105
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. 105, September 2nd, 1893
Note: Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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. 105, September 2nd, 1893" by Various is a historically significant comic periodical published during the late 19th century. It serves as a satirical commentary on contemporary society, politics, and various cultural topics, reflecting the social dynamics and humor of the Victorian era. This compilation features a diverse range of illustrated articles, poems, and humorous anecdotes, showcasing the editorial wit of Sir Francis Burnand. The content of this particular volume encapsulates themes such as social ambition, the nature of failure, and criticism of societal norms through various sketches and parodies. In a notable piece, a narrative explores the tragic downfall of a once-promising academic, Henry Arkwright, illustrating how success can be fleeting and how one's worth may not align with public perception. Additionally, the volume includes light-hearted critiques of topics such as effeminacy in boys, parliamentary humor, and playful takes on relationships, all imbued with the characteristic cleverness and cheek of "Punch." Overall, this collection provides both amusement and thoughtful commentary on the complexities of human experience in its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
Editor: Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
EBook No.: 37553
Published: Sep 28, 2011
Downloads: 105
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.