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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, November 20, 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, November 20, 1841" by Various is a collection of humorous articles and satirical sketches published during the early Victorian era. The book serves as a reflection of the social, political, and cultural life in London at the time, often poking fun at the absurdities of society. Its content is often whimsical and critical, showcasing a blend of commentary, wit, and clever illustration that captures the spirit of the period. The content of this volume primarily revolves around various comedic narratives and sketches, with notable pieces including a recounting of a dinner party and ensuing escapades involving a character named Jack Withers and an incident with a falling scene during a theatrical performance. Through a series of humorous exchanges and exaggerated scenarios, the text delves into themes such as personal identity, social status, and the quirks of human behavior. There is a recurring focus on absurdities in both individual actions and broader societal matters, characteristic of the satirical style Punch is known for. Overall, it invites readers to engage with the humor in daily life and the follies that accompany human nature. (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/14937
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