02297cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500610012526400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250800910040352013550049453400450184965300410189485600430193599900170197812292UtSlPG20260610133307.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, July 26, 1890 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-05-01  aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.  a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, July 26, 1890" is a collection of humorous articles, sketches, and satirical commentary authored by various contributors, as is typical for the periodical "Punch," which was prominent during the Victorian era and early 20th century. This volume captures the witty observations and societal critiques of life in late 19th-century London, focusing on themes of social class, relationships, and the eccentricities of the British upper class.  The content of this particular issue showcases a variety of humorous pieces, including a character study titled "The Hurlingham Girl," which provides a mocking portrayal of a young lady who is more concerned with fashionable pursuits than intellectual achievements. The satire extends to portrayals of various societal interactions and events, such as a misadventurous houseboat experience during the Henley Regatta and a satirical poem about the benefits of money, reflecting the values and concerns of the upper crust of society. Other sketches and verses highlight relationships within the context of marriage and social gatherings, emphasizing the triviality and absurdity often found in high society's daily life. Overall, the collection serves both as entertainment and a mirror to the social dynamics of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12292  c53710d53710