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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, September 18, 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 18, 1841" by Various is a satirical magazine that was first published in the early 19th century, known for its humorous commentary on various social and political issues of the time. This volume introduces readers to the comedic musings and social critiques typical of the series, using wit and humor to explore the domestic challenges of characters like Agamemnon Collumpsion and Mrs. Pilcher, as well as broader topics like politics, entertainment, and societal norms. The opening of the volume focuses on "The Heir of Applebite," where we encounter Agamemnon, a newly minted father, coping with the chaotic arrival of his child and the ever-hungry Mrs. Pilcher, the monthly nurse. The humorous narrative paints a picture of domestic life filled with eccentric characters, highlighting the comedic frustrations of family life, the incompetence of the help, and the chaotic adjustment to fatherhood. As the story unfolds, it captures the delightful absurdity and challenges of managing a household, while interspersing satirical observations on the social customs and expectations of the time, setting a tone that invites readers into a world of laughter and light-hearted critique. (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/14928
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