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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 108, April 27, 1895
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2014-01-19
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, April 27, 1895" edited by Sir Francis Burnand is a satirical magazine published during the late 19th century. This collection features a variety of humorous essays, illustrations, and sketches that critique contemporary society, politics, and popular culture of the time. The magazine is notable for its witty commentary and playful approach to serious themes, encapsulating the social dynamics and cultural quirks of Victorian England. The content of this volume includes a range of comedic sketches, song parodies, and dramatic dialogues that explore a variety of topics, including the failures of marriage as seen in a theatre box, the whims of business, and social absurdities. There's a satirical take on the latest trends, such as volunteering for military service, which highlights the tensions between patriotism and public perception. Additionally, the volume contains poems reflecting on societal changes, discussions about foreign relations, and humor surrounding day-to-day life in London. Each piece showcases the magazine's characteristic sharp wit and its role as a public commentary on the issues of the day, making it a rich source of insight into the era's humor and concerns. (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/44708
999 _c85547
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