02204cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500640012526400510018930000470024033600260028733700260031333800360033950000310037550800920040652012580049853400450175665300410180185600430184299900170188512467UtSlPG20260610133309.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, October 11, 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, October 11, 1890" by Various is a satirical publication from the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This book is a compilation of humorous articles, illustrations, and commentary, reflecting on various social, political, and cultural issues of its time. Likely to engage those interested in Victorian satire, the book covers themes such as divorce, social norms, and the absurdities of contemporary life through wit and irony.  In this edition, the focus includes a portrayal of the Divorce Court and its implications on morality and society, particularly highlighting the differences in how women and men were treated in divorce cases. The narrative follows a beautiful divorcee who navigates her newfound freedom with a mix of caution and audacity, ultimately reclaiming her social standing. Other segments explore the humorous scenarios of gambling and social dynamics, presenting characters like the unrepentant bachelor and various societal critiques. Through clever prose and pithy observations, the volume captures the essence of the era's societal quirks and follies, offering readers both amusement and insight into Victorian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12467  c53885d53885