000 02107cam a22003013u 4500
001 14930
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610133342.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aAP
100 1 _aVarious
245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, October 2, 1841
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-02-07
508 _aProduced by Syamanta Saikia, Jon Ingram, Barbara Tozier and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, October 2, 1841" by Various is a satirical publication produced during the early Victorian era. This book is a collection of humorous illustrations and written pieces that satirize various aspects of society, politics, and culture in 19th-century London. It addresses contemporary issues and social dynamics prevalent during that time, reflecting the period's wit and humor. The content of this volume showcases a wide range of sketches and essays, incorporating both written satire and illustrations. Among the notable segments is "The Tiptoes," which humorously critiques the societal class of aspiring bourgeoisie who prioritize gentility over authenticity, often leading to a false representation of their lives. Additionally, various pieces highlight parliamentary proceedings, societal absurdities, and eccentricities, using comedic devices to reflect on the political and social context of the era. Overall, each contribution in this volume weaves together humor and criticism, offering insight into the values and follies of early Victorian society. (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/14930
999 _c56318
_d56318