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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, September 2nd, 1893
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
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 2011-09-28
508 _aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, Lesley Halamek, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, September 2nd, 1893" by Various is a historically significant comic periodical published during the late 19th century. It serves as a satirical commentary on contemporary society, politics, and various cultural topics, reflecting the social dynamics and humor of the Victorian era. This compilation features a diverse range of illustrated articles, poems, and humorous anecdotes, showcasing the editorial wit of Sir Francis Burnand. The content of this particular volume encapsulates themes such as social ambition, the nature of failure, and criticism of societal norms through various sketches and parodies. In a notable piece, a narrative explores the tragic downfall of a once-promising academic, Henry Arkwright, illustrating how success can be fleeting and how one's worth may not align with public perception. Additionally, the volume includes light-hearted critiques of topics such as effeminacy in boys, parliamentary humor, and playful takes on relationships, all imbued with the characteristic cleverness and cheek of "Punch." Overall, this collection provides both amusement and thoughtful commentary on the complexities of human experience in its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals
700 1 _aBurnand, F. C.
_q(Francis Cowley),
_d1836-1917
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37553
999 _c78393
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