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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, February 13, 1892
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
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 2005-01-31
508 _aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, February 13, 1892" by Various is a satirical magazine published in the late 19th century. This collection features a variety of humorous articles, illustrations, and poems that address contemporary social and political issues in Victorian England. Topics often reflect the culture, politics, and daily lives of the people during this period, employing wit and irony to entertain and provoke thought among its readers. The volume includes several features, such as a humorous take on a speech by Mr. Chaplin, the Minister for Agriculture, regarding swine fever, showcasing the absurdities of political discourse. It also honors the late Charles Haddon Spurgeon, addressing his impact on spirituality, and discusses the antics of politicians through satirical poetry and illustrations. Various sketches portray societal themes, including a poignant tribute to the old Mail-guard Moses Nobbs and a playful commentary on collecting with the "Duffer as Collector." A hallmark of "Punch" is its critique of modern life and the whimsical nature of human behavior, revealing a blend of comedy and social commentary that characterized the periodical. (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/14845
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