02129cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500660012526400510019130000470024233600260028933700260031533800360034150000310037750800920040852011810050053400450168165300410172685600430176799900170181013538UtSlPG20260610133324.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, September 5, 1891 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-09-27  aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.  a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, September 5, 1891" by Various is a satirical magazine published during the late 19th century, a period characterized by humor that often critiqued societal norms and politics. Primarily known for its comic illustrations and witty written commentary, this particular volume captures the spirit of the time by addressing contemporary issues and social observations, making its content both amusing and informative.  The book features a mix of humorous sketches, poetry, and light-hearted articles. It includes fictional narratives such as the melancholic arrival of a traveler in Reims, where he is confronted with loneliness and a dreary hotel ambiance, emphasizing the somber side of travel. Other pieces delve into political satire, poking fun at public figures and bureaucratic absurdities, such as the exasperation of a character named Bumble about new public health regulations. Through its cleverly composed verses and witty commentary, the magazine offers readers a snapshot of Victorian humor while reflecting on themes of social commentary and the everyday absurdities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13538  c54927d54927