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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, July 19, 1890
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, July 19, 1890" by Various is a satirical publication crafted during the late 19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. This book is part of a long-running magazine that features a collection of humorous illustrations, articles, and reviews that reflect the society, politics, and culture of its time. The likely topic revolves around social commentary, caricatures, and a blend of satire that critiques various elements of British life and the prevailing attitudes of the day. The content of this particular volume includes a range of humorous sketches and articles poking fun at notable contemporary figures and events, such as Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray," which is reviewed critically by the fictional Baron character. There are also playful takes on societal norms, advertisements demanding 'urgent cases' like finding a reliable whipping for a troublesome child, and amusing forecasts of societal collapse due to various strikes. Through its pages, the readers are treated to witty observations about the social mores of the time, reflections on love and marriage, and the absurdities of political and public life, all illustrating the rich tapestry of late Victorian humor and critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11919
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