Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, August 17, 1895

** "Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, August 17, 1895" by Various is a humorous magazine that uses wit and satire to comment on Victorian society. Through comical stories, poems, and illustrations, the volume reflects on everything from current events, like the Cowes Regatta, to social issues and amusing takes on figures of the time, like a reimagined Omar Khayyam. One of the featured stories contrasts a successful man's fortune with his strict avoidance of "bad literature." The magazine creates a snapshot of 19th-century England with its lighthearted takes on various themes of the time, including success, social behavior, and politics. **