Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 105, September 30th 1893

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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 105, September 30th 1893

by Various Authors

EN·~52 minutes·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

Punch, or the London Charivari - Volume 105, September 30th 1893 - edited by Sir Francis Burnand

2:43
2

"DUE SOUTH!"

6:53
3

SIR AQUARIUS TO THE RESCUE! - Or, The Valiant Knight of the Watering Pot, and the Laidly Dragon of London.

1:07
4

"QUITE AT HOME."

2:10
5

UNDER THE ROSE. - (A Story in Scenes.)

8:56
6

A STUDY IN PRESS-LAND.

11:46
7

THE "FORLORN HOPE."

0:32
8

CROWNING THE EDIFICE. - (A Study Translated into English from Zolaesque.)

10:32
9

ESSENCE OF PARLIAMENT. - EXTRACTED FROM THE DIARY OF TOBY, M.P.

2:42
10

WHO WOULD BE AN M.P.? - A Warning to Aspiring Legislators.

4:59

Description

Step into a lively evening at the turn of the 1890s, where the pages brim with razor‑sharp wit and sparkling observation. This issue delivers the signature blend of cheeky dialogue, absurd anecdotes, and clever wordplay that made the periodical a household favorite. From a banter‑filled exchange between a nervous new‑lawyer and a seasoned colonel to a whimsical travel note about a fanciful “Hot‑and‑Cold‑Bath” hotel, the humor lands with a friendly, knowing smile.

Beyond the jokes, the magazine paints a vivid picture of Victorian life: bustling railway trips to rugged coastal coves, eccentric characters in over‑the‑top outfits, and clever parodies of high society’s pretensions. The mix of short sketches, caricatures, and playful prose offers listeners a taste of the era’s cultural chatter without demanding a deep plot. It’s an effortless, entertaining promenade through the quirks and curiosities of a bygone England.

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Language

en

Duration

~52 minutes (50K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2012-01-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

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