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Punch, or the London Charivari Volume 98, January 4, 1890

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Step into the Victorian era through a collection of satirical skits and caricatures that cast a funny gaze at all levels of British society and its obsessions.

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"Punch, or the London Charivari Volume 98, January 4, 1890" by Various is a satirical look at late 19th-century British society through witty articles and illustrations. The collection, part of the magazine "Punch," uses humor to comment on the different aspects of the Victorian era. Included are funny observations on a variety of subjects, like social gatherings and reflections on the political environment, as well as fictional conversations with historical figures of colonial ventures and their impact on national pride. The book offers comedic stories about law students' challenges, amusing theatre criticisms, and a satirical moral tale about the pitfalls of overindulgence. "Punch" entertains its audience while providing social and political commentary via light-hearted parody and mockery.

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