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Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, May 31, 1890

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Step back in time with a laugh as this magazine skewers the Victorian era's high society and everyday absurdities with sharp wit and clever drawings.

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2010-07-28
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, May 31, 1890" by Various is a humorous magazine that offers a peek into Victorian Britain, using jokes and cartoons to make fun of the social and political scene of the time. This edition focuses its funny lens on events like a drawing-room day at Buckingham Palace, poking fun at the fancy parties and how people acted around the royals. You'll find stories, funny snippets, and poems that highlight the funny side of society, looking at everything from what went on in Parliament to how people reacted to famous explorers like H.M. Stanley, making sure to take a lighthearted jab at both the rich and the regular folks and their daily lives.

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