Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, March 1, 1890 By: Various |
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, March 1, 1890" is a satirical magazine that provides a witty and humorous commentary on various aspects of Victorian society. The writers and artists behind this publication have a keen eye for detail and a sharp wit that will leave readers both entertained and thoughtful.
The magazine covers a wide range of subjects, from politics to social norms, and the humor is often dry and cutting. Some of the jokes may be lost on modern readers due to the passage of time, but many of the themes are still relevant today. The illustrations are also a highlight, offering a visual representation of the magazine's clever commentary.
Overall, "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, March 1, 1890" is a fun and engaging read for anyone interested in Victorian humor and social commentary. It's a delightful window into the past that can still provide plenty of laughs in the present day. OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. VOLUME 98. MARCH 1, 1890. UNTILED; OR, THE MODERN ASMODEUS. "Très volontiers," repartit le démon. "Vous aimez les tableaux changeans: je veux vous contenter." Le Diable Boiteux. [Illustration:] XXI. "Though cold the coxcomb, and though coarse the boor, Though dulness haunts the rich and pain the poor, In this colossal city, Yet London is not Rome, O Shade!" I said. "A later JUVENAL should not find her dead To purity and pity." "Satire, of shames and follies in sole quest, Is a one eyed divinity at best," My guide responded, slowly. "The tale of ZOÏLUS hath its moral still. Such critics are but blowflies, their small skill To carrion given wholly. "Not all the Romans of DOMITIAN's days Were such as live in JUVENAL's savage lays; Not all the Latian ladies Were HIPPIAS or COLLATIAS. Neither here May all be gauged by satire's rule severe, Or earth would be a Hades. "The scalpel hath no terrors for the sound, Nor is the hand that wields it harshly bound To ceaseless vivisection. The Cynic sharply sees, but sees not far; The eye that hunts the mote may miss the star Too great for scorn's detection... Continue reading book >>
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