Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 180 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, September 12, 1917 E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Sandra Brown, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, September 12, 1917" by Various is a weekly satirical magazine published in the early 20th century. This volume, like others in the series, features humorous commentary and editorial content that reflects the socio-political climate of its time, specifically during World War I. The topics cover a range of contemporary issues and absurdities, using wit to critique various aspects of society, politics, and wartime life. The content of this volume includes various amusing articles, poems, and sketches that highlight the folly and irony present in the war and everyday life during that time. Readers encounter satirical takes on military affairs, societal norms, and the struggles of individuals coping with the era's unique challenges. Observations range from amusing anecdotes about British soldiers and their experiences to whimsical commentary on contemporary celebrities, providing a lighthearted yet critical look at the realities of life amid conflict. The charm of "Punch" lies in its ability to blend humor with insight, offering reflections on the human condition in a world increasingly consumed by war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Punch Browsing: Humour Browsing: Literature 102545 2025-06-05T03:49:50.147306 text/html 99543 2020-12-20T01:25:49 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 2027633 2025-06-05T03:50:08.269740 application/epub+zip 2021953 2025-06-05T03:49:58.572807 application/epub+zip 98357 2025-06-05T03:49:52.591817 application/epub+zip 10353874 2025-06-05T03:50:12.039728 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 10348001 2025-06-05T03:50:02.384743 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 290093 2022-09-05T08:38:29.597283 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89004 2023-10-05T06:09:37.577415 text/plain 15163 2025-06-05T03:50:12.629693 application/rdf+xml 23150 2025-06-05T03:49:53.172789 image/jpeg 4523 2025-06-05T03:49:52.894783 image/jpeg 2044437 2025-06-05T03:49:50.215297 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog