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Punch (Volume Lxiv)

Punch (Volume Lxiv)

Henry Mayhew

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2020
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9789354178740
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Step into the bustling heart of Victorian England, where wit cut sharper than any blade and laughter was a weapon of choice. Punch (Volume LXIV), curated by the legendary Mark Lemon, captures the golden age of British satire in a vibrant anthology that delighted and provoked its 19th century readership. Here, the era’s finest minds lampooned society’s foibles, lampooned politicians, and skewered the fashions and fads of the day-all through razor-edged social commentary essays and a peerless political cartoons collection.This iconic Victorian humour magazine is more than a window to 1800s British culture; it is a living testament to the art of British wit and humour. Each page brims with the irreverence and insight that made Punch essential reading for Charles Dickens’s contemporaries and the creative spirits of the Gilbert and Sullivan era. For historical satire fans and Victorian literature enthusiasts alike, this volume offers a rare glimpse into the public debates and private jokes that shaped a nation.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are drawn by the clever illustrations, the sharp-tongued essays, or the sheer exuberance of 19th century periodical culture, Punch endures as a collector’s item and a cultural treasure.

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