02296cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500620012526400510018730000470023833600260028533700260031133800360033750000310037350800930040452013510049753400450184865300410189385600430193499900170197714592UtSlPG20260610133337.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, April 9, 1892 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-01-04  aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, Keith Edkins and the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team  a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, April 9, 1892" is a satirical publication by Various authors, representative of the late 19th century (Victorian era). This volume is part of the long-running "Punch" magazine, known for its humorous illustrations, witty commentary, and parodic takes on contemporary issues ranging from politics to social customs in Victorian England. With its collection of cartoons, poems, and skits, the likely topics addressed include societal norms, sporting events, class distinctions, and the absurdities of everyday life.  The content of this volume captures the whimsical and often sardonic tone typical of "Punch." It opens with a depiction of the bustling atmosphere surrounding the annual University Boat Race, humorously detailing the antics of con men and spectators caught up in the excitement. It includes a variety of sketches and poems, touching on themes of governance, art critiques, animal anecdotes, and the quirks of British society. Through clever wordplay and comedic illustrations, the magazine reflects the values and follies of its time while maintaining a light-hearted critique of life in late Victorian England, with anecdotes about social gatherings, artistic ventures, and political parodies, all woven together to entertain its audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14592  c55980d55980