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Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93., October 22, 1887

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Travel back to the Victorian era with a magazine filled with satire and wit, where no person or topic is safe from its playful mockery of society's quirks and political follies.

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2011-08-14
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93., October 22, 1887" by Various is a comedic magazine published in the late 1800s, that uses jokes and satire to look at what was happening in society and politics back then. This magazine makes fun of things like popular entertainment, how people behaved, and the crazy stuff that happened during the Victorian era. It includes funny poems, short plays that make you laugh, and comments that sharply criticize important people and events. The sketches, humorous articles, and parodies poke fun at different parts of Victorian life, like people trying to perform recitations, musical shows, and the silliness of politics, especially when it comes to difficult issues. A character guides readers through the social scene with humor, while the stories give a mix of jokes and criticism, making it interesting for anyone wanting to understand British humor and life in that time.

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