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PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. - Vol. 101.
December 19, 1891.
OUR BOOKING-OFFICE.
A TRULY ROORAL OPERA.
A MAYOR AND OLD HUNTER.
THE HYPNOTISED LOBSTER.
WELCOME, LITTLE STRANGER!
ILLEGAL FICTIONS.
THE TRAVELLING COMPANIONS. - No. XIX.
'ARRY IN ROME AND LONDON.
A lively snapshot of late‑Victorian London, this issue bursts with the playful irreverence that made the weekly a cultural touchstone. Readers are greeted by a tongue‑in‑cheek roundup of the season’s new books, from adventurous tales set in Japan to puzzle‑filled mysteries, all presented with the characteristic wit of the Baron's assistants and their mischievous “boîte à surprise.”
The pages turn to a lively review of a one‑act opera, blending earnest commentary on the music and performers with a sprinkle of parody about royal boxes and theatrical excess. A brief but colorful report on a fishmongers’ banquet for the Duke of Beaufort adds another layer of social satire, poking fun at civic traditions and the quirks of London’s tradesmen.
Altogether, the issue offers a charming collage of satire, commentary, and the everyday absurdities that keep the city’s spirit both bright and mischievous.
Language
en
Duration
~55 minutes (53K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2004-11-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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