| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Punch, Or The London Charivari, Volume 102, July 2, 1892
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Punch, Or The London Charivari, Volume 102, July 2, 1892" by Various is a collection of satirical articles and illustrations that encapsulate the humor and societal commentary of the Victorian era, specifically in the late 19th century. As a periodical publication, "Punch" offers a blend of satire on contemporary issues including politics, culture, and opera, using wit and caricature to engage its readers. The likely topic of this volume revolves around humorous reflections on daily life and prevailing social issues in England at that time. This particular issue features a variety of sketches, including critiques of operas such as Wagner's and commentary on the political landscape, portraying the absurdities of politicians and public life. Readers are introduced to whimsically penned letters, amusing anecdotes about social events like the Fête of Flora, and humorous observations from the parliamentary sessions. Notable contributions include parodies of political figures and a satirical piece about horse-training, providing both entertainment and a clever lens through which to view the societal norms of the day. Overall, the content is rich with irony, humor, and sharp social critique, appealing to readers interested in the intersection of satire and historical context. (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. |
14787 |
| Release Date |
Jan 24, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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