Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 165 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, February 26, 1919 E-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, February 26, 1919" by Various is a collection of satirical articles and illustrations published in the early 20th century, specifically in the post-World War I period. It represents a period characterized by social and political change, capturing the sentiments of a nation adjusting to the aftermath of the war. The book includes humorous takes on contemporary events, commentary on politics, and light-hearted insights into daily life in England. The content of the volume features a rich array of editorial cartoons, poems, and short pieces that lampoon societal norms, politics, and notable events of the day. These offerings include sharp jabs at various political figures, amusing anecdotes about daily life, and playful observations that reflect the cultural zeitgeist of the time. Satire is used to critique everything from post-war disillusionment and governmental inefficiencies to social eccentricities, encapsulating a vibrant period of British humor and commentary. Each piece, while often humorous, provides a unique glimpse into the attitudes and issues faced by society during this transitional era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Contemporary Reviews Punch Category: Humour Category: British Literature Category: Journalism/Media/Writing 122602 2025-10-05T07:23:20.624491 text/html 105517 2024-10-28T18:38:20 text/html 1934656 2025-10-05T07:23:36.388899 application/epub+zip 1927396 2025-10-05T07:23:27.752930 application/epub+zip 118143 2025-10-05T07:23:22.718943 application/epub+zip 11095022 2025-10-05T07:23:40.193869 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 11084007 2025-10-05T07:23:31.426964 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 298365 2022-09-05T12:53:46.329985 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 101920 2025-10-05T07:23:20.147926 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 81948 2024-10-28T18:38:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16469 2025-10-05T07:23:40.335824 application/rdf+xml 22452 2025-10-05T07:23:23.224943 image/jpeg 4519 2025-10-05T07:23:22.968939 image/jpeg 1960404 2025-10-05T07:23:20.685967 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