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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, January 3, 1891
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 2004-07-09
508 _aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, January 3, 1891" by Various is a satirical periodical reflecting the social and political climate of the late 19th century, particularly during the Victorian era. This publication is a collection of humorous articles, illustrations, and commentary that provide a window into contemporary issues and the public's reactions to them. It tackles themes such as crime, politics, society, and cultural absurdities, revealing the complexities and contradictions of life in London and beyond. The content of this volume encapsulates the wit and satire characteristic of "Punch," featuring playful critiques of high-profile events such as trials, societal norms, and the various characters that populate Victorian society. Inside the magazine, readers find amusing sketches of public figures, light-hearted commentary on serious subjects, and a host of fictional scenarios that parody real-life situations. For example, it mocks societal obsessions with crime, featuring exaggerated advertisements for executions and sensationalized trial coverage. Combining humor with sharper social critique, this volume serves as an entertaining yet insightful reflection on the era's cultural landscape. (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/12860
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