02163cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500630012526400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450801160040552011940052153400450171565300410176085600430180199900170184414452UtSlPG20260610133335.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, Or the London Charivari, Volume 102, April 16, 1892 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2004-12-24 aE-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team a"Punch, Or the London Charivari, Volume 102, April 16, 1892" by Various is a satirical magazine published during the late 19th century (Victorian era). This collection represents a humorous commentary on various aspects of contemporary society, politics, and culture through illustrated sketches, articles, and verses. The book tackles a range of topics, including art criticism, social commentary, and personal anecdotes, reflecting the attitudes and sensibilities of its time. The volume features a series of amusing sketches and dialogues observing the public's reactions to art exhibitions, particularly focusing on the works of the artist James McNeill Whistler. Through a playful presentation of characters, including art critics, philistines, and curious matrons, the piece captures the perplexity and humor surrounding modern art. Additionally, it delves into societal issues, including politics and cultural commentary, providing a vivid snapshot of the era's social landscape. This collection appeals to readers interested in historical satire, art criticism, and the playful exploration of societal norms through the lens of humor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14452 c55840d55840