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PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. - Vol. 102.
April 2, 1892.
"'TIS MERRY IN HALL."
THE MARVELS OF MODERN SCIENCE.
HOW TO REPORT THE PRACTICE OF THE CREWS. - (Newest Style.)
DESTROYING THE SPIDER'S WEB; - Or, The Thirteenth Labour of Herschelles.
CONFESSIONS OF A DUFFER. - VII.—THE DUFFER WITH A SALMON-ROD.
"BEYOND THE DREAMS OF AVARICE."
THE TELEPHONE CINDERELLA; - OR, WANTED A GODMOTHER.
MATINÉE MANIA. - (A Sketch at any Theatre on most afternoons.)
Step into a lively slice of Victorian London with this spirited collection of humor, theater reviews, and witty sketches. The pages open amidst the bustling excitement of a music hall, where flamboyant performers like the daring Miss Boom‑te‑Rése and the ever‑charismatic Albert Chevalier are celebrated with affectionate ribbing. A playful dialogue about the new telephone craze captures the era’s fascination with technology, turning a simple call into a far‑cical exchange that still feels fresh today.
Beyond the stages, the magazine delights with clever observations on society’s quirks, from the bemusing habits of the “Impatient Subscriber” to the sly commentary on modern science’s promises. Short, punchy pieces drift between satire and gentle ribbing, offering listeners a vivid portrait of 1890s London life without ever losing its light‑hearted charm. Whether you enjoy theatrical gossip, clever wordplay, or a nostalgic glimpse of the past, this lively compilation keeps the chuckles coming.
Language
en
Duration
~56 minutes (54K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Release date
2004-12-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
This collection brings together writing from more than one contributor, so there isn’t a single author story to tell. The focus is on the range of voices in the work itself.
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