01996cam a22003013u 4500 32352 UtSlPG 20260610133734.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-05-12 Produced by Neville Allen, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853)" by Various is a satirical periodical publication written in the mid-19th century. The volume features a collection of political and social commentary, humor, and illustrations that reflect the events and sentiments of the time in Britain. It often pokes fun at political leaders and societal norms through humorous narratives, poems, and sketches. The opening portion introduces the character of Mr. Punch, who visits Queen Mab on Christmas Eve, engaging in a whimsical game of forfeits with a range of prominent figures from the society of the time. The scene is lively and filled with humor as Mr. Punch interacts with various political leaders, depicting their follies and shortcomings in a light-hearted manner. The introductions and comments made during this revelry hint at the larger political landscape of the era, particularly the tensions leading up to conflicts such as the Crimean War, showcasing how Punch uses humor to critique serious societal issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English wit and humor -- Periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32352 73198 73198