Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, July 6, 1895

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Step back in time to an era of top hats and tea parties, where sharp-tongued satire reigned, skewering society's foibles with laughter and pointed wit.

Genres

Humour

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2014-02-18

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Summary

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, July 6, 1895" by Various is a comedic magazine from the Victorian era using wit and ridicule to comment on life in that period. Skits, poems, and drawings poke fun at everything from new technologies and confusing social customs to the day's political happenings, all while holding a funhouse mirror up to British society. With playful chats between characters like Mr. Punch and Don Quixote mixed in with funny takes on current events, readers are both entertained and given reason to pause and think about the world around them.