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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, October 11, 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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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-05-01
508 _aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, October 11, 1890" by Various is a satirical publication from the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This book is a compilation of humorous articles, illustrations, and commentary, reflecting on various social, political, and cultural issues of its time. Likely to engage those interested in Victorian satire, the book covers themes such as divorce, social norms, and the absurdities of contemporary life through wit and irony. In this edition, the focus includes a portrayal of the Divorce Court and its implications on morality and society, particularly highlighting the differences in how women and men were treated in divorce cases. The narrative follows a beautiful divorcee who navigates her newfound freedom with a mix of caution and audacity, ultimately reclaiming her social standing. Other segments explore the humorous scenarios of gambling and social dynamics, presenting characters like the unrepentant bachelor and various societal critiques. Through clever prose and pithy observations, the volume captures the essence of the era's societal quirks and follies, offering readers both amusement and insight into Victorian life. (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/12467
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