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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, April 22, 1893
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
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336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-01-22
508 _aProduced by Lesley Halamek, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, April 22, 1893" by Various is a satirical magazine published during the late 19th century. This periodical is a collection of humorous articles, illustrations, and commentary that mock contemporary society, politics, and culture, typical of the British satirical publication "Punch," which ran for over a century and was known for its witty criticism of social norms and politics. The contents of this volume consist of various sketches, poems, and essays focusing on subjects ranging from literature and drama to politics and daily life. Notable pieces include a review of a melodramatic play, humorous exchanges between fictional characters about themes like temperance and class struggles, and satirical takes on current events and societal behaviors. The discussions often feature an array of comedic devices, including parody, puns, and clever wordplay, highlighting the absurdities of life in Victorian England while providing insight into the political and social issues of the time. Overall, this volume serves as a rich historical document reflecting the humor and concerns of its era. (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/24398
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