02377cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500600012526400510018530000470023633600260028333700260030933800360033550000310037150801150040252013510051753400450186865300410191370000490195485600430200399900170204630534UtSlPG20260610133709.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, April 12, 1890 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-11-23  aProduced by Neville Allen, Malcolm Farmer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, April 12, 1890" by Various is a satirical magazine that reflects the social and political currents of the late 19th century. This collection of humorous content, including cartoons, essays, and parodies, was crafted during a period known for its sharp wit and critical commentary, often referred to as the Victorian era. The likely themes explored within this volume touch on societal norms, legal absurdities, and contemporary events, encapsulating the essence of British humor at the time.  The content of this volume serves to entertain while providing social commentary on various topics, including the congested law courts and the absurdities of legal procedures as portrayed in a playful suggestion for their reform. For instance, it humorously depicts a judge who addresses litigants directly without lawyers, reflecting on the frustration with bureaucracy in legal matters. Other sections explore peculiarities in the arts, coaching adventures, and social encounters with satire. Overall, the magazine relies heavily on caricature and irony to critique public figures, government policies, and societal expectations, ensuring that its commentary remains relevant and engaging for readers interested in historical perspectives on humor and 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/30534  c71380d71380