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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 105, September 30th 1893

By Various

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

Step back in time and chuckle at pointed jokes and playful art dissecting Victorian society's quirks and concerns.

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2012-01-25
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 105, September 30th 1893" by Various, is a look into Victorian England through witty satire and comical illustrations. This edition of "Punch" presents playful social commentary, targeting both high society and everyday life with comical sketches, light-hearted poetry, and insightful articles, to give a complex portrait of late 19th-century Britain. The publication's humor takes aim at class differences, explores the quirks of communication in media, gives light-hearted reviews of theatrical productions, and introduces amusing characters who highlight the absurdities of social conventions and expectations. It's a vibrant reflection of a time, blending laughter with sharper viewpoints on matters of morality, class awareness, and the prevailing customs of the age.

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