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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, June 13, 1891

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience Victorian England through witty sketches and comedic verse, where every social nuance and political foible is ripe for a rib-tickling critique.

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2004-09-04
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, June 13, 1891" is a collection of funny magazine pieces by various writers from the late 1800s, using jokes and cartoons to make fun of society and comment on what was happening back then. It looks at the customs, government, and types of entertainment that were popular in England at the time, using humor to both criticize and amuse the people reading it. Inside, you'll discover funny stories, poems, and mocking tales that inspect life in Victorian England, especially focusing on shows and stories from court. Imagine finding amusing conversations from people at music shows, funny drawings of actors, and light-hearted jokes about the law and the different levels of society. People like chatty ladies in cheap theater seats or professional artists bring to life how people acted together and what they cared about during that time, while smart rhymes and pictures explore different subjects, from the lives of church leaders to the craziness of government jobs. This collection shows what "Punch" was all about: making people laugh while cleverly pointing out the flaws of its time.

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