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Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 62, Feb 3, 1872

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** Through wit and satire, a bygone era's magazine pokes fun at society's quirks, revealing the humorous side of education, politics, and class struggles.

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** "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 62, Feb 3, 1872" by Various is a magazine filled with funny and sharp writings from the Victorian times, offering readers a peek into the social and political scene of the day. It's like a time capsule of jokes and opinions, looking at everything from how kids were taught in schools to what the fancy upper class people were up to. Through silly stories, letters, and poems, the volume touches on many of the issues people cared about back then, like the odd things happening in education, the place of religious leaders, and the funny ways the rich and poor interacted. One part tells the story of a mother complaining about her son's schooling, making fun of how hard it was to learn Latin. The volume uses humor to paint a clear picture of what life was like in Britain in 1872, showing both the normal stuff and the ridiculous moments that made up their society. **

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