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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, June 13, 1891
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
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336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-04
508 _aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, Sandra Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, June 13, 1891" is a humorous magazine collection produced by various authors during the late 19th century, capturing the essence of Victorian satire and social commentary through caricature and wit. This edition reflects on contemporary societal norms, politics, and entertainment trends in England during that era, using humor as a vehicle to critique and entertain its readership. The content of this volume includes a series of sketches, poems, and satirical tales that examine life in Victorian England, especially through the lens of public performances and courtly anecdotes. Readers will find amusing dialogue from music hall patrons, comedic portrayals of performers, and a tongue-in-cheek commentary on the legal system and social hierarchies of the time. Characters such as the voluble lady in the shilling stalls and professional performers vividly illustrate the period's social interactions and cultural preoccupations, while clever rhymes and diagrams offer an engaging exploration of various topics, from the life of the clergy to the absurdities of public office. Overall, this collection is emblematic of Punch's broader mission to entertain while incisively critiquing its age. (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/13373
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