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Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, October 3, 1891
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading
Team
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, October 3, 1891" is a satirical periodical created by Various authors, known for its comic illustrations and humorous essays, published during the late 19th century (Victorian era). This book represents the vibrant culture of comedic social commentary and satire that characterized this era. The likely topic revolves around humorous observations of society, politics, and daily life, capturing the whims and follies of its time. The content within this volume features a variety of sketches and witty dialogues, often tackling political and social themes of the day. Notable segments include a conversation among characters like Podbury, Culchard, and Miss Hypatia Prendergast, who engage in humorous debates on philosophy while navigating their own personal dynamics and rivalries. Furthermore, it includes whimsical reflections on historical events and figures, as well as parodic takes on literature, revealing the absurdities of contemporary life. The tone is marked by playful jests at the intellectual pretensions of the time, making it both entertaining and insightful for readers interested in the social fabric of the late 19th century. (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. |
13995 |
| Release Date |
Nov 9, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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