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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, September 26, 1891

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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, September 26, 1891" is a satirical periodical published in the late 19th century, during the Victorian er...

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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, September 26, 1891" is a satirical periodical published in the late 19th century, during the Victorian era. The collection features a variety of humorous sketches, poems, and political commentary reflecting the social and cultural climate of the time. The likely topic centers on societal norms, humor about contemporary issues, and critiques of various professions and social groups. The book consists of several pieces that address various subjects, including the pride of German waiters during a strike at the Naval Exhibition, reflections on the unveiling of Christopher Marlowe's statue in Canterbury, and amusing observations about societal expectations and the politics of the time. The contributors, using wit and satire, touch on everyday life, from the challenges in public service to personal interactions in the context of social class. They highlight absurdities in customs and beliefs of the era, offering a humorous lens on both the trivial and the significant aspects of Victorian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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