Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, June 28 1890

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Victorian society's quirks and follies are hilariously exposed through satire, with the arrival of a mysterious lady stirring up high society.

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Humour Journalism/Media/Writing

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2010-08-24

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Summary

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, June 28 1890" by Various is a magazine filled with funny and pointed observations about life in the late 1800s. This edition uses jokes and drawings to make fun of important people and how society worked back then. One story introduces a fancy woman who everyone is curious about because she seems so mysterious and charming. Other parts poke fun at things like going out to eat, how people act with each other, and the funny things about different jobs. All together, it paints a lively picture of the time, making readers laugh while also getting them to think about what it means to be human.