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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, December 13, 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 2004-07-14
508 _aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, December 13, 1890" by Various is a satirical periodical published in the late 19th century, during the Victorian era. This publication serves as a collection of humorous writings and illustrations that engage with contemporary social issues, politics, and culture. The likely topic revolves around commentary and satire on societal norms, behaviors, and events of the time, encapsulating the wit and humor characteristic of Punch magazine. The content includes a variety of sketches, poems, and comedic narratives that reflect the humorously critical lens through which society is examined. For instance, one story, "The Curse of Cognac," humorously depicts the plight of George Ginsling, a troubled student whose excessive drinking leads to disastrous consequences. The humorous misadventures and folly of the characters, such as George's interactions with his gyp, Starling, and his attempts to manage his drinking, are intertwined with clever social critique. Various illustrations and poetry throughout the volume serve to underscore the absurdities of contemporary life, solidifying "Punch" as a significant social commentary of its era. (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/12905
999 _c54299
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