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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, September 9, 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 2011-09-29
508 _aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, Lesley Halamek, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, September 9, 1893" edited by Sir Francis Burnand is a satirical periodical published during the late 19th century. This book represents a collection of humorous illustrations, poems, and articles that poke fun at contemporary society, politics, and culture in Victorian England. It captures the social dynamics and challenges of its time while employing wit and satire as a means of critique. The content of this volume of "Punch" includes various sketches and poems that comment on societal issues such as unemployment, politics, and the prevailing cultural mood in London. Notable pieces include commentary on the perceived desolation of London in September and a humorous poem about the complexities of financial speculation reflecting the contemporary fears and follies of investors. Additionally, characters such as Mr. Toovey reveal personal dilemmas regarding morality and deception in financial matters, while various caricatures and poems encapsulate the theatrical and political ineptitude of the era. Overall, the collection offers a rich tapestry of humor and reflection on the societal norms and anxieties of the 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/37560
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