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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, November 7, 1917
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Produced by Jonathan Ingram, William Flis, and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, November 7, 1917" by Various is a historical magazine publication from the early 20th century. It is a collection of satirical articles, cartoons, and commentary primarily focused on the social and political events of its time, specifically addressing issues stemming from World War I. The magazine reflects the sentiments, humor, and cultural context of British society during the war period, offering insights into contemporary life through satire and wit. This edition of Punch presents a variety of humorous sketches and clever commentary that capture the absurdity of wartime life. Each piece highlights different aspects of life in Britain during 1917, discussing themes such as food rationing, military service, and the government’s actions in an absurdly exaggerated manner. Through imaginative illustrations and playful writing, the contributors satirize the state of affairs, making light of serious issues about bureaucracy, societal norms, and public sentiment amid the ongoing war. The overall tone blends humor with criticism, allowing readers to engage with the historical context of the time while being entertained. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 11570
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, November 7, 1917
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, William Flis, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, November 7, 1917" by Various is a historical magazine publication from the early 20th century. It is a collection of satirical articles, cartoons, and commentary primarily focused on the social and political events of its time, specifically addressing issues stemming from World War I. The magazine reflects the sentiments, humor, and cultural context of British society during the war period, offering insights into contemporary life through satire and wit. This edition of Punch presents a variety of humorous sketches and clever commentary that capture the absurdity of wartime life. Each piece highlights different aspects of life in Britain during 1917, discussing themes such as food rationing, military service, and the government’s actions in an absurdly exaggerated manner. Through imaginative illustrations and playful writing, the contributors satirize the state of affairs, making light of serious issues about bureaucracy, societal norms, and public sentiment amid the ongoing war. The overall tone blends humor with criticism, allowing readers to engage with the historical context of the time while being entertained. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 11570
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.