Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 February 15, 1890 By: Various
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 February 15, 1890" is a humorous and satirical magazine that provides a snapshot of the social and political issues of its time. The cartoons and articles offer a witty commentary on Victorian society and the people in power during that period. The writing is clever and sharp, making it an entertaining read for those interested in history and satire. Overall, this edition of Punch showcases the talent and wit of the contributors, making it a valuable resource for understanding the cultural landscape of late 19th-century Britain. First Page: PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. VOLUME 98 FEBRUARY 15, 1890 [Illustration] UNTILED; OR, THE MODERN ASMODEUS. "Très volontiers," repartit le démon. "Vous aimez les tableaux changeans: je veux vous contenter." Le Diable Boiteux. XX. Sweet odours, radiant colours, glittering light! How swift a change from the dusk sodden night Of London in mid winter! Titania here might revel as at home; Fair forms are floating soft as Paphian foam, Bright as an iceberg splinter. Dianas doubtless, yet their frost holds fire; The snowiest bosom covers soft desire, And these are snowy, verily. As blanched and bare as Himalaya's peaks, Light vestured as a troop of dancing Greeks. Waltz measures ripple merrily. Merrily? Yes; the music throbs with mirth, Feet trip in time to it; yet what strange dearth Of glee midst all these graces! The quickening fire of spirit, passion, will, Seems scarce to move these dancing forms or thrill These irresponsive faces. The Shadow smiled. "True, yet not true," he said. "Good Form demands that men should look half dead, And women semi frozen. Yet Nature lives beneath these modish masks Somewhere, sometimes, with energy that tasks Caste's rigid rule to cozen... Continue reading book >>

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 February 15, 1890 By: Various

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 February 15, 1890" is a humorous and satirical magazine that provides a snapshot of the social and political issues of its time. The cartoons and articles offer a witty commentary on Victorian society and the people in power during that period. The writing is clever and sharp, making it an entertaining read for those interested in history and satire. Overall, this edition of Punch showcases the talent and wit of the contributors, making it a valuable resource for understanding the cultural landscape of late 19th-century Britain.

First Page:

PUNCH,

OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

VOLUME 98

FEBRUARY 15, 1890

[Illustration]

UNTILED; OR, THE MODERN ASMODEUS.

"Très volontiers," repartit le démon. "Vous aimez les tableaux changeans: je veux vous contenter."

Le Diable Boiteux.

XX.

Sweet odours, radiant colours, glittering light! How swift a change from the dusk sodden night Of London in mid winter! Titania here might revel as at home; Fair forms are floating soft as Paphian foam, Bright as an iceberg splinter.

Dianas doubtless, yet their frost holds fire; The snowiest bosom covers soft desire, And these are snowy, verily. As blanched and bare as Himalaya's peaks, Light vestured as a troop of dancing Greeks. Waltz measures ripple merrily.

Merrily? Yes; the music throbs with mirth, Feet trip in time to it; yet what strange dearth Of glee midst all these graces! The quickening fire of spirit, passion, will, Seems scarce to move these dancing forms or thrill These irresponsive faces.

The Shadow smiled. "True, yet not true," he said. "Good Form demands that men should look half dead, And women semi frozen. Yet Nature lives beneath these modish masks Somewhere, sometimes, with energy that tasks Caste's rigid rule to cozen... Continue reading book >>

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