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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, December 5, 1891
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-22
508 _aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, December 5, 1891" by Various is a satirical publication from the late 19th century that features a collection of humorous articles, illustrations, and poems. This volume represents the ongoing tradition of British satire during the Victorian era, providing witty commentary on contemporary social and political topics, including class relations and the ongoing debates about women's suffrage and labor rights. The book is filled with a variety of sketches and stories, often employing satire to address issues of the time, such as the demanding work hours of coal miners under the whimsical rule of King Cole, who ultimately turns to machinery when his subjects request shorter work hours. Other pieces feature humorous takes on politics and society, painting a vivid picture of life and attitudes during this period. From light-hearted critiques of social pretensions to reflections on the evolving roles of women, the contributors showcase their sharp observational skills, making the text a rich tapestry of the era's zeitgeist infused with humor and poignant satire. (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/14122
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