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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 108, June 29, 1895
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
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 2013-10-19
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. 108, June 29, 1895" by Various is a satirical periodical that reflects the social and political climate of the late 19th century. This collection presents an array of humorous pieces, illustrations, and commentary on the operatic scene, societal norms, and current events, embodying the spirit of the Victorian era's press. The work serves as a snapshot of the era, showcasing the absurdities and follies of contemporary life through a comedic lens. The content of this particular volume primarily revolves around operatic notes, humor about hotel life in Paris, commentary on the burgeoning craze for donkey riding among the upper class, and satirical poems addressing political and social issues of the time. The opera reviews highlight performances by prominent singers like Adelina Patti and Victor Maurel, providing both praise and critique. Personal anecdotes, travel experiences, and humorous observations about societal trends denote the charm and wit that characterize "Punch," making it a lively record of the cultural landscape of the time. Through various comedic formats, the volume critiques everything from the impact of advertisements on the English landscape to societal pretensions and the nature of hospitality. (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/43981
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