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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, December 11, 1841

By Various

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

Experience Victorian London through witty illustrations and satirical stories, where rowdy medical students and social oddities collide in a whirlwind of laughter and commentary.

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2005-02-07
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, December 11, 1841," by various contributors, is a comical magazine that captures life in 1800s London through jokes and pictures. This book is a collection of funny drawings and stories that make fun of society and politics at the time. You'll find stories that poke fun at everyday problems and how rich and poor people interacted with each other. There are also jokes aimed at doctors and politicians. One story follows medical students as they get into trouble, showing their wild behavior and friendships through funny talks and events. These students create chaos and have run-ins with the police for being drunk and mischievous. The rest of the book laughs at problems in society, like how the poor are treated, strange fashions and the weird parts of daily life, using smart jokes to make people laugh and think.

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