Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, December 17, 1887 by Various

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, December 17, 1887" by Various is a humorous periodical published during the late 19th century, specifically the Victorian era. This book is a collection of satirical writings, cartoons, and sketches that comment on contemporary society, politics, and culture in a lively and humorous manner. The likely topics cover a range of issues relevant to the time, including political satire, social commentary, and theatrical criticism. The content primarily features a variety of comedic essays and poems that target notable figures, current events, and societal trends, utilizing parody and satire to entertain and provoke thought among its readers. For example, readers are introduced to various characters like a departing minister reflecting on his political career and a light-hearted critique surrounding trade and economics in Britain. The writing exemplifies the wit and humor characteristic of "Punch," designed to both amuse and critique the public and political life of the era, making it an interesting reflection of Victorian attitudes and social norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Various
Editor Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917
Title Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, December 17, 1887
Credits Produced by Punch, or the London Charivari, Wayne Hammond,
Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at www.pgdp.net
Reading Level Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class AP: General Works: Periodicals
Subject English wit and humor -- Periodicals
Category Text
eBook-No. 40629
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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