02205cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500620012526400510018730000470023833600260028533700260031133800360033750000310037350801150040452012060051953400450172565300410177070000490181185600430186029679UtSlPG20260610133657.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, September 3, 1887 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2009-08-12 aProduced by Lesley Halamek, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, September 3, 1887" edited by Sir Francis Burnand is a satirical periodical published during the late 19th century. This collection comprises humorous illustrations, sketches, poems, and articles that comment on contemporary social issues and entertain readers with wit and parody. It reflects the lively culture and societal norms of the Victorian era, touching upon topics ranging from politics to everyday life, showcasing the comedic style that "Punch" is renowned for. The volume includes pieces that illustrate the comedic trials of a writer seeking the ideal seaside lodging, revealing his humorous encounters with local residents and lodging options. Other contributions range from poetry lamenting the state of ballet and commentary on the dwindling charm of Venice to letters addressing various societal quirks and dilemmas faced in domestic and public life. The eclectic assortment of writings not only provides laughter but also serves as a historical snapshot of the attitudes and concerns of the time, making it an engaging read for those interested in humor, satire, and Victorian social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals1 aBurnand, F. C.q(Francis Cowley),d1836-191740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29679