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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, September 12, 1891

By Various

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

Experience Victorian England's amusing side with satirical takes on travel, weather, and society's quirks.

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2004-10-11
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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, September 12, 1891 by Various, is a compilation of satirical pieces offering a humorous look at British society and politics in the late 1800s. This collection of articles, sketches, and poems cleverly comments on everything from travel mishaps and quirky fairy tales to weather woes and social absurdities with characters like the adventurous Daubinet and the whimsical Mother of the Winds. The book uses illustrations and wordplay to playfully mock social norms and bring light to the common challenges of the time with amusing exchanges, absurd scenarios, and witty critiques. This creates a snapshot of Victorian-era life as seen through the eyes of sharp, satirical humor.

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