Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, June 11, 1892 By: Various |
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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, June 11, 1892 is a collection of satirical and humorous essays, poems, cartoons, and sketches. The magazine covers a wide range of topics, from politics and social issues to everyday life and relationships. The witty and irreverent tone of the writing is entertaining and thought-provoking, providing readers with a humorous take on the events and trends of the time.
The illustrations and cartoons included in the magazine are also a highlight, adding visual humor to the already clever and witty content. The talented artists and writers featured in Punch bring their own unique perspectives to the pages, creating a diverse and engaging reading experience.
Overall, Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, June 11, 1892 is a delightful and entertaining read for anyone with a taste for satire and humor. Whether you are interested in history, literature, or simply enjoy a good laugh, this collection has something for everyone. Highly recommended for fans of clever writing and sharp wit. VOL. 102 JUNE 11, 1892 A DAY AT ANTWERP. (BY THE "VACUUS VIATOR.") In the Place Verte. "The traveller," according to Bædeker , "should at once direct his steps to the Cathedral." Not going to be bullied by Bædeker ! Shall assert my independence by directing steps somewhere else first. Carillon tinkling fitfully up in tower. Like an elderly ghost with failing memory, trying to play every tune she ever knew all at once on a cracked, old spinnet. Fancy I detect fragment of " The Heavens are Telling ," tripped up by the " Old Hundredth ," and falling over " Haydn's Surprise ." Ghost tries back, and just as she seems about to arrive at something definite suddenly gives it up as hopeless. To Church of St. Paulus, to see the Calvary. Small but highly intelligent Belgian Boy, who speaks English, insists on volunteering services. (Why aren't our street boys taught French and German in Board Schools? make all the difference to foreigners in London.) Boy takes me up avenue of heroic sized scriptural statues, introduces me to "Moïse," "Dahvit mit de 'arp," and others. Kind of him but I wish he would go. Offer him twopence. Boy declines with indignation. Young Belgium evidently high minded and sensitive. He informs me that, in a certain church he refers to as "Sin Yack," there are "RUBENS' peecture moch fine," and plainly proposes to conduct me thither... Continue reading book >>
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