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Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, September 21, 1895

By Various

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

In a time of proper society, wit reigns supreme as mischievous boys, playful debates, and sly social commentary collide in a whirlwind of Victorian humor.

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"Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, September 21, 1895" by Various is a treasury of late 19th-century British satire that uses jokes and drawings to poke fun at the culture of the time. The book discusses everything from politics and fashion to what people did every day, using clever jokes to draw readers in. The story includes many formats, from conversations to poems and pictures capturing Victorian culture. Some funny parts involve two boys, Georgie and Jacky, and the silly trouble they get into during summer break. Other parts have funny arguments about sports, smart talk about changes in society, and creative takes on everything from local events to bigger criticisms of society. All in all, this collection is full of funny moments that let readers look into the way people thought and what they cared about long ago, all while keeping them laughing with its smart jokes and fun images.

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