Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, July 23, 1887. By: Various
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, July 23, 1887" is a fascinating collection of satirical and humorous pieces that provide a snapshot of British society during the Victorian era. The magazine's witty commentary on politics, social issues, and cultural norms showcases the sharp wit and clever wordplay of the writers and cartoonists who contributed to its pages. The illustrations are also a highlight, adding visual humor to the text. While some of the jokes may be dated, overall the magazine remains an engaging and entertaining read for those interested in history, literature, and satire. First Page: PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. VOLUME 93 JULY 23, 1887. MR. PUNCH'S MANUAL FOR YOUNG RECITERS. No Amateur Reciter can consider himself fully equipped for the Drawing room or Platform unless he is furnished with at least one poem in dialect, and Mr. Punch has accordingly commissioned from his Poet a recitation couched in the well known vernacular of Loompshire. Loompshire, it need hardly be explained, is the county where most of the stage rustics come from. The author of this little poem ventures to hope that philologists will find much deserving of careful study in some of the local expressions and provincialisms, while he can guarantee their entire authenticity, as they are mostly of his own invention. The phraseology is strictly copyright and must not be infringed, except by a dignitary of archiepiscopal rank for a charitable purpose. As for the piece itself, it is founded on a little anecdote related to the poet, which he believes has not hitherto seen the light in a metrical form. It has a good old fashioned double title, viz: MICHAELMAS DAY; OR, HOW TAMMAS PATTLE VERY NEARLY COOKED HIS GOOSE. Begin by explaining the situation, thus: "This is supposed to be spoken by a Loompshire cottager, who overhears a stranger admiring the goodly proportions of his goose," then start with as broad a drawl as you can assume... Continue reading book >>

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, July 23, 1887. By: Various

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, July 23, 1887" is a fascinating collection of satirical and humorous pieces that provide a snapshot of British society during the Victorian era. The magazine's witty commentary on politics, social issues, and cultural norms showcases the sharp wit and clever wordplay of the writers and cartoonists who contributed to its pages. The illustrations are also a highlight, adding visual humor to the text. While some of the jokes may be dated, overall the magazine remains an engaging and entertaining read for those interested in history, literature, and satire.

First Page:

PUNCH,

OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

VOLUME 93

JULY 23, 1887.

MR. PUNCH'S MANUAL FOR YOUNG RECITERS.

No Amateur Reciter can consider himself fully equipped for the Drawing room or Platform unless he is furnished with at least one poem in dialect, and Mr. Punch has accordingly commissioned from his Poet a recitation couched in the well known vernacular of Loompshire. Loompshire, it need hardly be explained, is the county where most of the stage rustics come from. The author of this little poem ventures to hope that philologists will find much deserving of careful study in some of the local expressions and provincialisms, while he can guarantee their entire authenticity, as they are mostly of his own invention. The phraseology is strictly copyright and must not be infringed, except by a dignitary of archiepiscopal rank for a charitable purpose. As for the piece itself, it is founded on a little anecdote related to the poet, which he believes has not hitherto seen the light in a metrical form. It has a good old fashioned double title, viz:

MICHAELMAS DAY; OR, HOW TAMMAS PATTLE VERY NEARLY COOKED HIS GOOSE.

Begin by explaining the situation, thus: "This is supposed to be spoken by a Loompshire cottager, who overhears a stranger admiring the goodly proportions of his goose," then start with as broad a drawl as you can assume... Continue reading book >>

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