02189cam a22003013u 4500 14845 UtSlPG 20260610133340.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, February 13, 1892 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-01-31 Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, February 13, 1892" by Various is a satirical magazine published in the late 19th century. This collection features a variety of humorous articles, illustrations, and poems that address contemporary social and political issues in Victorian England. Topics often reflect the culture, politics, and daily lives of the people during this period, employing wit and irony to entertain and provoke thought among its readers. The volume includes several features, such as a humorous take on a speech by Mr. Chaplin, the Minister for Agriculture, regarding swine fever, showcasing the absurdities of political discourse. It also honors the late Charles Haddon Spurgeon, addressing his impact on spirituality, and discusses the antics of politicians through satirical poetry and illustrations. Various sketches portray societal themes, including a poignant tribute to the old Mail-guard Moses Nobbs and a playful commentary on collecting with the "Duffer as Collector." A hallmark of "Punch" is its critique of modern life and the whimsical nature of human behavior, revealing a blend of comedy and social commentary that characterized the periodical. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English wit and humor -- Periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14845 56233 56233