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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, October 30, 1841
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
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300 _a1 online resource :
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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, October 30, 1841" is a humorous periodical produced by various authors during the early Victorian era. This publication is predominantly a satirical magazine, combining cartoons, funny sketches, and witty essays that mock social norms, politics, and public figures of the time. The work encapsulates the spirit and cultural nuances of early 19th-century England, aiming to entertain and provoke thought among its readers. The content of this volume of "Punch" features a variety of comedic pieces including skits about the theatrical life and the pain of audience members who feel duped by poor performances, as well as caricatures of social classes and their peculiarities. One highlighted story revolves around the absurd antics of Horatio Fitzharding Fitzfunk, mistaken for the reputable actor Hannibal Fitzflam, leading to a series of humorous misadventures culminating in legal entanglements and mistaken identities. Other sketches portray quotidian life, societal expectations, and the hypocrisy of different social classes, all laced with sharp wit and keen observation. Overall, "Punch" strikes a balance between humor and critique, making it a captivating snapshot of its time. (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/14934
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