| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917 |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, February 4, 1893
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Matt Whittaker, Juliet Sutherland and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, February 4, 1893" by Various is a satirical magazine published during the late 19th century. This periodical collection features humor, caricatures, and commentary on societal and political issues of the time. It encapsulates the witty and often biting satire characteristic of the Victorian era, addressing a range of topics including immigration, social class, and contemporary politics. The content of this volume includes a mix of poems, humorous sketches, and dialogues that reflect the public sentiment and social commentary of the day. It features characters like an Irish emigrant lamenting the changes in American attitudes towards immigrants, and well-informed men discussing British involvement in Egypt in a comically convoluted manner. The volume offers a blend of light-hearted humor and critical observations about the events and attitudes of the time, revealing the complexities of social interactions and the ever-changing political landscape in Victorian England. Through its engaging prose and illustrations, "Punch" serves as both entertainment and a historical record of its era's societal norms and challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
English wit and humor -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20538 |
| Release Date |
Feb 6, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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