Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, October 16, 1841

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Journey into Victorian London where no politician is safe and high society gets a hilarious roasting in this collection of period satire.

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Humour Literature

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2005-02-07

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Summary

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, October 16, 1841" by Various, compiles witty articles and illustrations from an early Victorian satirical magazine. The collection uses humor to explore the social classes and satirizes the politics of 19th-century London. Through clever sketches, poems, and quirky stories about everyday life, the volume comments on trade, society, and parliamentary events, reflecting the absurdities of human behavior and the stark contrasts between the upper and lower classes. The result is a vibrant snapshot of London life, viewed through a lens of sharp wit and societal critique.