02116cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500640012526400510018930000470024033600260028733700260031333800360033950000310037550801030040652011880050953400450169765300410174285600430178314941UtSlPG20260610133342.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, December 18, 1841 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2005-02-07 aProduced by Syamanta Saikia, Jon Ingram, Barbara Tozier and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, December 18, 1841" by Various is a comedic and satirical periodical published during the early Victorian era. The book features a collection of humorous sketches, articles, and illustrations that critique contemporary society, politics, and various social issues. Through its witty content, it captures the essence of life in London during this vibrant period, offering insights into the attitudes and concerns of the time. The content of this volume includes a variety of topics, such as the life and antics of medical students undergoing examinations, the comical struggles of individuals in social settings, and amusing anecdotes involving theatrical endeavors. Characters like Mr. Muff, an aspiring medical practitioner, navigate their educational challenges with humor, while other stories depict eccentric characters engaged in humorous mishaps. The collection reflects the playful spirit of the era and aims to entertain readers by highlighting the absurdities of life, ranging from academia to social interactions, ultimately providing a lighthearted commentary on the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14941