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245	1	0	_aPunch, or the London Charivari, The Christmas Number, 1890
246	1		_aPunch Among the Planets
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-08-21
508			_aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520			_a"Punch, or the London Charivari" by Various is a satirical collection of humorous illustrations and short pieces that reflect societal attitudes and issues prevalent in the late 19th century. This particular installment focuses on a whimsical Christmas edition from 1890. The text employs the iconic character Mr. Punch, a traditional symbol of British humor, who engages in comedic dialogues with Father Time as they venture through various planetary realms. The work aims to critique social, economic, and political themes of the time through satire and allegory. At the start of the piece, the narrative opens with Mr. Punch visiting Father Time, who is preparing a colossal manuscript of his "Reminiscences." Their banter sets the tone for a whimsical exploration of different planets, starting with the character Saturn, who laments the state of affairs in his realm due to societal discord. Punch's commentary, often sharp and witty, provides a humorous critique of each planet's unique challenges, such as class struggle, social injustice, and the absurdities of politics. The introductory sections serve to establish Mr. Punch's role as a satirical observer, setting the stage for comedic journeys to planets like Mars and Mercury, where each visit is rich with parody reflecting the conditions of their own society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals
700	1		_aBurnand, F. C. _q(Francis Cowley), _d1836-1917
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13244
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