"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 108, April 20, 1895" by Various is a magazine filled with jokes and cartoons that makes fun of life in the late 1800s. Through funny stories and jokes, the publication pokes fun at everything from politics to how people acted every day, using witty illustrations and clever writing. Inside, you'll find playful looks at school, comical ideas about how China and Japan got along, and playful jabs at British customs about work and what men and women did. In one amusing story, a hardworking washerwoman shares her strong love for her country, while in another, a silly man tries to get hurt so a nurse will pay attention to him. The humor uses different tricks like puns and gentle jokes, encouraging people to laugh and think about how weird people and societies can be.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 108, April 20, 1895
By Various
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Victorian-era wit and satire meet in a collection of humorous anecdotes which showcase a laundress’s patriotism and follow a buffoon’s pursuit of medical attention.
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