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Punch, Or The London Charivari, Volume 102, March 5, 1892

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Step back in time with jokesters of old as they playfully jab at the oddities and important issues of their day.

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2004-12-27
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"Punch, Or The London Charivari, Volume 102, March 5, 1892" by various authors is a snapshot of late 19th-century England, delivered through wit and jest. Through satirical cartoons, playful verses, clever essays, and amusing skits, the writers poke fun at the habits, political happenings, and popular crazes of the era. For example, a piece like "That's How We Boom To-Day!" makes light of the fleeting fame found in music halls. The magazine also turns its comedic lens towards politics, teasing powerful people and the ridiculous things happening in law-making. It presents letters and stories that shine a light on public life and relationships. This edition provides laughs and serves as a record of what people cared about during that time.

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