Project Gutenberg 2012-09-02 Public domain in the USA. 391 Various Verschillende Various, Various Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley) 1836 1917 Burnand, Francis F. C. (Francis Cowley) Burnand Burnand, Sir Francis Sir F. C. (Francis Cowley) Burnand Burnand, Francis Cowley Burnand, Sir F. C. (Francis Cowley) Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, November 26, 1887 E-text prepared by Wayne Hammond, Malcolm Farmer, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, November 26, 1887" by Various is a satirical publication, characteristic of the Victorian era. It offers a humorous critique of society and politics, reflecting the cultural concerns and comedic styles of the time. Through a collection of sketches, articles, and illustrations, the content addresses various topics through wit and irony, providing insights into the social dynamics of late 19th-century England. In this particular volume, the humor is manifested in several sketches, including the trials of a young lawyer named A. Briefless, Junior, who accidentally causes chaos at an institution for vegetarians while ostensibly charged with overseeing it. A recurring theme is the juxtaposition of legal absurdities and societal issues, including criticism of politicians and commentary on contemporary events, such as the Irish Question. The sketches also incorporate whimsical characters who often find themselves in ridiculous situations, showcasing the blending of satire with commentary on the legal system and public interest. Overall, this volume encapsulates the spirit of "Punch," aiming to entertain while provoking thought on the political and social conditions of the day. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Punch Browsing: Humour 117986 117867 2024-09-17T07:27:30.560297 2023-09-17T15:33:08.888535 text/html text/html 114643 2012-09-02T09:26:29 text/html 1183516 2012-09-02T09:29:38 text/html application/zip 1272113 2024-09-17T07:27:56.665187 application/epub+zip 1265844 2024-09-17T07:27:42.016305 application/epub+zip 113762 2024-09-17T07:27:31.245292 application/epub+zip 5461636 2024-09-17T07:28:00.392203 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5453465 2024-09-17T07:27:45.867213 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297617 2022-09-18T15:28:48.679992 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 95732 95650 2024-09-17T07:27:29.871305 2023-09-17T15:33:08.388511 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 95414 2012-09-02T09:23:45 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 39740 2012-09-02T09:23:45 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 95422 2012-09-02T09:23:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 39719 2012-09-02T09:23:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20541 2024-09-17T07:28:00.548159 application/rdf+xml 23402 2024-09-17T07:27:31.606298 image/jpeg 4729 2024-09-17T07:27:31.425325 image/jpeg 1255222 2024-09-17T07:27:30.607389 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia