Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, August 5th 1893 by Various
QR code
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, August 5th 1893" edited by Sir Francis Burnand is a satirical publication written during the late 19th century. As part of the long-running "Punch" magazine, it serves as a collection of humorous illustrations, articles, and critiques, reflecting the social and political issues of its time. The focus of the publication is generally on satire and commentary about contemporary life, politics, and culture in Victorian England.
The August 5th edition features a variety of sketches and writings that critique aspects of society, such as the role of company directors, the influence of music in public spaces, and the absurdities of political figures and events of the time. A structured Q&A format humorously depicts a director’s complacency regarding their duties, while poetry explores social themes like class and relationships. The content encompasses a mix of light-hearted verse, theatrical commentary, and playful mockery of political debates, providing insights into the attitudes and humor prevalent in London society during the late 19th century. Overall, this volume exemplifies the sharp wit and clever observation for which "Punch" is renowned. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917 |
| Title | Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, August 5th 1893 |
| Credits |
Produced by Lesley Halamek, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | English wit and humor -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36139 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36139-0 |
| Release Date | May 19, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 319 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!