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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, Jubilee Issue, July 18, 1891

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Celebrate a milestone with witty banter and comical drawings that capture a bygone era, full of political jibes and social commentary.

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2004-08-30
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, Jubilee Issue, July 18, 1891" by Various is a funny magazine that pokes fun at how people lived back in Victorian times. This special issue looks back at the magazine's past, sharing jokes and funny stories that made it famous, featuring work from many well-known writers and artists from that time. Using written stories and pictures, the publication focuses on making fun of society, what was happening in politics, and strange things about the culture. Through a conversation between a character, and an interviewer, it recalls the highlights of the magazine’s history; this special edition contains fun stories about the people who helped make "Punch" famous, like Mark Lemon and William Makepeace Thackeray, as well as its growth as a place for both humor and criticizing society. Filled with jokes about politics, funny thoughts about life back then, and memories of important people, this volume shows the playful spirit of the magazine and how it made fun of the world at the time.

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