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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 107, July 21st 1894 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-05-23 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Punch, or the London Charivari, Malcolm Farmer, Ernest Schaal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 107, July 21st 1894" by Various is a collection of satirical essays and illustrations published during the late 19th century. This volume features various humorous pieces that reflect on contemporary society, politics, and culture, often through parody and caricature. The topics explored include social commentary on the bourgeois lifestyle, critiques of the political climate, and observations about daily life in England, all infused with a light-hearted, comedic tone. The opening of this volume begins with the poem "A Riverside Lament," where the speaker expresses a contented yet comical frustration with the idyllic setting overshadowed by the unfortunate sight of "clammy corpses" floating down the river. This introduces the book’s characteristic humor, blending elements of the absurd with everyday observations. Following this, various skits and dialogues showcase the wit of the contributors, touching on topics such as publishing trends, societal expectations, and humorous takes on sports—particularly highlighting the contrast between highbrow literature and popular sensationalism. Throughout, the writing evokes a playful yet critical view of life at the time, inviting readers to reflect on the absurdities of their own world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals | ||
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