Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, July 30, 1892

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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, July 30, 1892

by Various Authors

EN·~55 minutes·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total
1

IAGO IN BIRMINGHAM. - (Shakspeare once more on the Situation.)

1:01
2

A RESULT OF BEING HOSPITABLE.

8:37
3

OPERATIC NOTES.

3:30
4

THE TRAVELLER. - (Modern Version by a Grateful Cook's Tourist.)

2:01
5

THE DUFFER IN POLITICS.

6:46
6

LADY GAY'S SELECTIONS.

4:21
7

WILLIAM THE WHEELMAN.

2:38
8

A PROSPECT OF THE TWELFTH. - (By an Impressionist.)

1:45
9

MINOR MISERIES. - No. I.—To a Lady on whose Table-Cloth he had upset the Mustard-Pot.

1:29
10

THE NEXT AFRICAN MISSION. - (Telegraphic Précis of the Negociations.)

5:41

Description

A witty re‑imagining of Shakespeare’s Iago lands in the bustling streets of Birmingham, where the schemer‑like character trades his classic intrigue for modern‑day bureaucratic frustrations. The dialogue crackles with clever wordplay, as Iago laments being passed over for a promotion in favor of a self‑appointed “great arithmetician.” This opening sets a playful tone, blending literary parody with the everyday concerns of Victorian professionals.

The scene then jumps to a fashionable West‑End club, where a group of gentlemen recount the night’s lavish society parties. Their banter roasts the absurdities of high‑society gatherings—overpriced wines, pretentious hosts, and the inevitable mishaps on the dance floor—while hinting at the underlying pretensions of the era’s elite. The rapid, back‑and‑forth chatter captures the lively atmosphere of a night out among London’s social circles.

Together, the pieces offer sharp, humorous commentary on both the theatrical world and the world of Victorian aristocracy. Listeners will enjoy the rapid wit, vivid characters, and the snapshot of a bygone London where satire and society intertwine.

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Language

en

Duration

~55 minutes (52K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

2005-02-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

VA

Various Authors

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