02205cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500650012526400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650800940040752012850050153400450178665300410183185600430187214057UtSlPG20260610133330.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, October 24, 1891 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-11-15  aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, October 24, 1891" by Various is a satirical periodical published during the late 19th century (Victorian era). The book is a collection of humorous essays, poems, illustrations, and social commentary that reflect on the issues and cultural phenomena of its time. With a focus on providing wit and insight into Victorian society, it captures the spirit of the era through parody and satire.  The content includes a variety of topics ranging from the absurdities of social norms to the political climate of the time. For instance, one piece critiques the philosophy of "Laissez Faire" economics by highlighting the ridiculousness of advocating for individualism at the expense of community welfare. Other sections humorously discuss the challenges of travel and the comforts of returning home after a long journey. The humor often employs clever wordplay, whimsical illustrations, and a distinctive blend of irony and earnestness, inviting readers to reflect on contemporary societal issues while being entertained. Through its insightful commentary and engaging style, "Punch" serves as a valuable historical document that sheds light on the cultural landscape of late 19th-century Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14057