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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, December 19, 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 2004-11-28
508 _aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, December 19, 1891" is a collection of satirical articles, illustrations, and poems created by various authors during the late 19th century, specifically within the Victorian era. This edition of "Punch," a well-known British magazine that influenced public opinion through humor and satire, reflects on contemporary society, politics, and culture, particularly focusing on Christmas festivities and the comedic aspects of human nature. In this volume, readers encounter a series of humorous observations and critiques regarding Christmas celebrations, music, and local events, all delivered in a light-hearted yet incisive tone. Topics include the hilarity of seasonal traditions, the charm and challenges of newly debuted operas in London, and a whimsical commentary on elections and local governance. The work is punctuated by creative poems like “The Hypnotised Lobster” and “Christmas Numbers,” showcasing the clever wordplay and wit characteristic of "Punch." Through its combination of prose and poetry, the volume provides a humorous snapshot of British life, encapsulating both admiration and critique of the social mores of the time. (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/14186
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