Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 72 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, Jan. 1, 1919 10964 "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, Jan. 1, 1919" by Various is a satirical periodical published in the early 20th century. It represents a collection of humorous essays, illustrations, and cartoons that reflect on society, politics, and current events following the First World War. The book captures the essence of British humor and cultural commentary during the post-war period, delving into the changing societal attitudes and circumstances. The content of this volume features a variety of witty pieces that touch on subjects ranging from the absurdity of bureaucratic interactions to the quirks of public figures, such as President Wilson and new government officials. Through clever poems, sketches, and commentary, the authors provide a humorous perspective on the challenges and peculiarities of the time, including themes of demobilization, the transition from a wartime economy to peace, and the social dynamics of returning soldiers and civilians. With its sharp wit and clever satire, this collection not only entertains but also encourages readers to reflect on the aftermath of the war and the absurdities of contemporary life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Contemporary Reviews Punch Category: Humour Category: British Literature 97517 2025-07-05T05:51:26.862994 text/html 71767 2024-10-28T18:20:52 text/html 2159499 2025-07-05T05:51:43.346922 application/epub+zip 2147321 2025-07-05T05:51:34.219962 application/epub+zip 103627 2025-07-05T05:51:28.927978 application/epub+zip 12945074 2025-07-05T05:51:47.319929 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 12928693 2025-07-05T05:51:37.913961 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 218519 2022-09-05T11:00:10.619789 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 82359 2023-10-05T07:47:07.681253 text/plain 62372 2024-10-28T18:20:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15014 2025-07-05T05:51:47.474889 application/rdf+xml 16437 2025-07-05T05:51:29.443968 image/jpeg 3727 2025-07-05T05:51:29.187964 image/jpeg 2907863 2025-07-05T05:51:26.948996 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