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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, December 26, 1891
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 2004-12-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, December 26, 1891" by Various is a humorous periodical publication from the late 19th century, during the Victorian era. This volume consists primarily of satirical illustrations and comedic writings that reflect the social and political climate of the time. The publication is known for its witty commentary and playful critiques of contemporary events, trends, and notable figures. In one of the featured pieces, titled "A Queer Christmas Party," the narrative unfolds around an extravagant holiday gathering attended by fictional characters like Dorian Gray and Anna Karenina, alongside a host of real and imagined guests. The story blends humor and satire as the narrator attempts to recall the peculiar events of the party, recalling a chaotic sequence where misunderstandings culminate in a physical confrontation triggered by a drunken outburst. The blend of fictional characters and outrageous scenarios serves to poke fun at societal norms and highlight the absurdities of certain elite behaviors during the Christmas festivities, ultimately portraying a spectrum of human follies in comedic light. (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/14231
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