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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, August 14, 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, August 14, 1841" by Various is a collection of humorous and satirical writings created during the early Victorian era. The book is a periodical publication that features a range of comedic sketches, illustrations, and critiques that reflect the social and political issues of the time, presented through wit and humor. The likely topics covered include courtship, social norms, politics, and various aspects of daily life in 19th-century England. The content of this particular volume showcases a variety of humorous tales and dialogues, including the comical rivalry between suitors for an heiress's affection, as seen in "The Wife Catchers." It presents charming characters such as Terence Duffy, who performs grand gestures to win the heart of Miss Biddy, and rival Matthew Tibbins, whose attempts at flattery create a comedic tension. Additionally, the volume features witty songs, social commentaries, and caricatures of prominent figures, all interlaced with an irreverent style typical of "Punch," making it a reflection of the cultural milieu of its time while entertaining readers with its lighthearted and satirical approach to serious topics. (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/14923
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