Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 230 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, April 30, 1919 E-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, Carla Kruger, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, April 30, 1919" by Various is a collection of satirical articles and illustrations published during the early 20th century, specifically in the post-World War I period. This compilation is representative of the British humour magazine "Punch," known for its wit and commentary on societal issues, politics, and the everyday life of its time. The content covers various topics with humor and irony, reflecting the cultural and political climate of England immediately following the war. The book consists primarily of humorous vignettes, caricatures, and light-hearted commentary on contemporary issues, including the challenges of returning to normal life after the war, societal quirks, and absurdities in politics. Each piece captures the zeitgeist of the era as people attempt to navigate life amid new changes, such as the aftermath of the peace conference and the associated promises and difficulties. The humor ranges from playful jabs at politicians and public figures to clever wordplay about social norms, capturing both the levity and the lingering seriousness of the time. Overall, the collection shows a blend of comedy and commentary that resonates with readers interested in historical perspectives on humor and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Punch Category: Humour Category: British Literature 116108 2025-10-05T07:40:19.352616 text/html 90896 2024-10-28T18:41:38 text/html 2073718 2025-10-05T07:40:35.354519 application/epub+zip 2067093 2025-10-05T07:40:26.541549 application/epub+zip 113613 2025-10-05T07:40:21.403603 application/epub+zip 12463663 2025-10-05T07:40:38.954515 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 12449993 2025-10-05T07:40:30.136567 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249354 2022-09-05T13:13:46.465032 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 100832 2025-10-05T07:40:18.887652 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 80875 2024-10-28T18:41:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16050 2025-10-05T07:40:40.353575 application/rdf+xml 18448 2025-10-05T07:40:21.912602 image/jpeg 4093 2025-10-05T07:40:21.653719 image/jpeg 2849810 2025-10-05T07:40:19.416643 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