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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, September 12, 1841
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
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 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, September 12, 1841" by Various is a collection of satirical essays and illustrations published during the early Victorian era. This publication serves as a humorous commentary on social norms, politics, and notable events of the time, reflecting the culture and attitudes of 19th-century London. The content largely revolves around themes of marriage, societal behaviors, and current events, presented through playful prose and artistic caricatures. This volume comprises a variety of humorous pieces, including illustrations and comic narratives such as "The Heir of Applebite," which depicts the life of Agamemnon Collumpsion Applebite and his new bride Juliana as they navigate the challenges and mundane aspects of married life. The stories critique societal expectations with a blend of parody and wit, highlighting the absurdities of human behavior. Other sections tackle topics such as politics, the theatre, and class distinctions, using clever wordplay and satirical observations to entertain while provoking thought about the issues of the day. Overall, the book captures the essence of its time through a light-hearted yet incisive lens. (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/14927
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