Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, June 28 1890 By: Various
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, June 28 1890" offers a delightful collection of satirical cartoons, humorous articles, and witty commentary on the social and political issues of the time. The illustrations are both clever and entertaining, depicting a range of subjects from the absurdities of everyday life to the follies of the upper classes. The accompanying written pieces are equally engaging, providing sharp insights and clever wordplay that will have readers chuckling throughout. Overall, this volume of "Punch" is a must-read for anyone interested in British humor and satire from the late 19th century. First Page: PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI VOLUME 98, JUNE 28TH 1890 edited by Sir Francis Burnand MODERN TYPES. ( By Mr. Punch's own Type Writer. ) NO. XIV. THE LADY FROM CLOUDLAND. [Illustration] AT intervals of a few years the torpor of London Society is stirred by the carefully disseminated intelligence that a new planet has begun to twinkle in the firmament of fashion, and the telescopes of all those who are in search of novelty are immediately directed to the spot. Partially dropping metaphor, it may be stated that a hitherto unknown lady emerges, like the planet, from a cloud under which, as the envious afterwards declare, the greater part of her previous existence has been spent. But Society, under the influence of boredom, is tolerant of new sensations and of those who seek to provide them. Those who guard its portals are, in these latter days, bidden not to be over curious in the inquiries they make of applicants for admission, and eventually it may come to pass that the approaches and avenues are opened as readily to one who comes trailing clouds of obscurity, as to her who shines with the steady lustre of acknowledged position. The Lady from Cloudland soars into the ken of fashion in various places. Very often she is found for the first time in the little mock temple which pious worshippers at the shrine of rank build for themselves on the Riviera... Continue reading book >>

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, June 28 1890 By: Various

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, June 28 1890" offers a delightful collection of satirical cartoons, humorous articles, and witty commentary on the social and political issues of the time. The illustrations are both clever and entertaining, depicting a range of subjects from the absurdities of everyday life to the follies of the upper classes. The accompanying written pieces are equally engaging, providing sharp insights and clever wordplay that will have readers chuckling throughout. Overall, this volume of "Punch" is a must-read for anyone interested in British humor and satire from the late 19th century.

First Page:

PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI

VOLUME 98, JUNE 28TH 1890

edited by Sir Francis Burnand

MODERN TYPES.

( By Mr. Punch's own Type Writer. )

NO. XIV. THE LADY FROM CLOUDLAND.

[Illustration]

AT intervals of a few years the torpor of London Society is stirred by the carefully disseminated intelligence that a new planet has begun to twinkle in the firmament of fashion, and the telescopes of all those who are in search of novelty are immediately directed to the spot. Partially dropping metaphor, it may be stated that a hitherto unknown lady emerges, like the planet, from a cloud under which, as the envious afterwards declare, the greater part of her previous existence has been spent. But Society, under the influence of boredom, is tolerant of new sensations and of those who seek to provide them. Those who guard its portals are, in these latter days, bidden not to be over curious in the inquiries they make of applicants for admission, and eventually it may come to pass that the approaches and avenues are opened as readily to one who comes trailing clouds of obscurity, as to her who shines with the steady lustre of acknowledged position.

The Lady from Cloudland soars into the ken of fashion in various places. Very often she is found for the first time in the little mock temple which pious worshippers at the shrine of rank build for themselves on the Riviera... Continue reading book >>

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