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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, June 6, 1891

By Various

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

Through witty articles and comical illustrations, witness a bygone era hilariously critiqued, from political blunders to the quirks of everyday life.

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2004-09-07
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, June 6, 1891" by Various authors is a compilation of funny stories, drawings, and making fun of things that was first seen in the British magazine "Punch," which was famous for talking about issues people cared about back then. Made in the late 1800s (the Victorian era), this book shows the kind of social and political jokes that were popular in England at that time. The book mostly makes fun of the silly things in society, like politics, how people were supposed to act, and what happened every day, often with a funny twist. Inside this book, you'll find many funny short stories and articles, like a funny scene where a new church helper tries to tell the story of "Valentine and Orson" to kids who won't listen, showing how hard it can be to keep people interested. Other stories include thoughts on the problems of Jewish people from Poland, joking recipes for political speeches, and funny takes on what was happening in the news, like adventures at Derby Day and political moves in the House of Commons. The book perfectly captures what people thought about society through clever writing and pictures, giving readers a peek into a funny but also critical view of the time.

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