Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, August 1, 1891 By: Various
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, August 1, 1891 offers a unique glimpse into the humor and satire of its time. With a mix of witty cartoons, clever prose, and political commentary, this collection of works provides entertaining and thought-provoking reading material. The writers and artists in this volume demonstrate a keen understanding of social issues and a talent for delivering their critiques with sharp wit. Overall, this edition of Punch is a delightful and engaging read that demonstrates the enduring appeal of satire in literature. First Page: PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. VOL. 101. August 1, 1891. THE PRINCE. ( A LETTER FROM NICOLA PUNCIO MACHIAVELLI TO THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS VITTORIO EMANUELE, SON OF UMBERTO, KING OF ITALY. ) I. There never was, nor is at this day, any man in the world who is not either a Prince or not a Prince. Seeing, therefore, that your Highness appertains of right to the class of them that are Princes, and being ambitious to present to your Highness that which should have the chiefest value in your eyes, I could not (though pondering much) deem anything more precious than the knowledge of men and of governments which I have learned through a space of half a hundred years. Forasmuch as your Highness hath travelled over stormy seas to the island of the British folk, I do presume to present to your Highness, as being one that seeketh wisdom, the ripe fruit of my knowledge, in order that your Highness may suck thereout such advantage as those who love your land chiefly desire both for yourself and for them to whose government you shall in the future be called. II. HOW A PRINCE IS TO GAIN REPUTATION. To begin, then, I say it would be advantageous to be accounted both liberal and of a like nature unto other men that are not Princes. For although the majority of mankind be penurious and apt to hoard their money, and although in their assembly the British make a show of niggardliness, imputing it to themselves for a virtue, nevertheless, if they discern in a Prince such inclinations as they praise in themselves, no nation was ever quicker to blame or decry... Continue reading book >>

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, August 1, 1891 By: Various

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, August 1, 1891 offers a unique glimpse into the humor and satire of its time. With a mix of witty cartoons, clever prose, and political commentary, this collection of works provides entertaining and thought-provoking reading material. The writers and artists in this volume demonstrate a keen understanding of social issues and a talent for delivering their critiques with sharp wit. Overall, this edition of Punch is a delightful and engaging read that demonstrates the enduring appeal of satire in literature.

First Page:

PUNCH,

OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

VOL. 101.

August 1, 1891.

THE PRINCE.

( A LETTER FROM NICOLA PUNCIO MACHIAVELLI TO THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS VITTORIO EMANUELE, SON OF UMBERTO, KING OF ITALY. )

There never was, nor is at this day, any man in the world who is not either a Prince or not a Prince. Seeing, therefore, that your Highness appertains of right to the class of them that are Princes, and being ambitious to present to your Highness that which should have the chiefest value in your eyes, I could not (though pondering much) deem anything more precious than the knowledge of men and of governments which I have learned through a space of half a hundred years. Forasmuch as your Highness hath travelled over stormy seas to the island of the British folk, I do presume to present to your Highness, as being one that seeketh wisdom, the ripe fruit of my knowledge, in order that your Highness may suck thereout such advantage as those who love your land chiefly desire both for yourself and for them to whose government you shall in the future be called.

II. HOW A PRINCE IS TO GAIN REPUTATION.

To begin, then, I say it would be advantageous to be accounted both liberal and of a like nature unto other men that are not Princes. For although the majority of mankind be penurious and apt to hoard their money, and although in their assembly the British make a show of niggardliness, imputing it to themselves for a virtue, nevertheless, if they discern in a Prince such inclinations as they praise in themselves, no nation was ever quicker to blame or decry... Continue reading book >>

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