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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari. Volume 1, July 31, 1841
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 2005-02-07
508 _aProduced by Syamanta Saikia, Jon Ingram, Barbara Tozier and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari. Volume 1, July 31, 1841" by Various is a humorous periodical that emerged during the early Victorian era. It is a collection of satirical articles, poems, and illustrations that offer critique and commentary on contemporary society, politics, and culture in London. The work embodies the wit and humor characteristic of satirical publications of the time, reflecting the tone and sensibilities of the early 19th century. The content of this volume showcases a variety of comedic sketches, poems, and articles that lampoon various social issues, political figures, and literary pretensions of the time. Readers encounter humorous pieces such as "A Rencontre with a Tea-Totaler," where intoxication is hilariously critiqued, and "The Diary of a Lord Mayor," which offers a satirical look at the mundane and absurd aspects of political life. The publication includes poetic forms that creatively play with language, alongside sharp social observations and wit, making it an engaging reflection of the comedic literary style prevalent in Victorian England. Overall, the book serves as both entertainment and commentary on the societal norms and issues of its day. (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/14921
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