Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 222 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, February 5, 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 5, 1919" is a collection of satirical pieces published during the early 20th century, specifically in the aftermath of World War I. This periodical humorously addresses various aspects of contemporary society, politics, and daily life in London, providing insights into the British culture and sentiments of the time. The content often critiques social norms and the political climate following the war, reflecting both the reality and absurdity of the era. The book is a compilation of witty sketches, humorous articles, and caricatures that encapsulate the mood of post-war Britain. Through its characteristic satire and playful banter, it comments on topics such as the high cost of living, the demobilization of soldiers, and the social challenges faced by returning veterans. Each piece delivers a light-hearted take on serious issues, making them accessible and entertaining while provoking thought about the changes and challenges of life after the war. The humorous dialogue between characters, comical observations, and clever wordplay are all part of a tradition that aims to entertain and critique society simultaneously. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Contemporary Reviews Punch Category: Humour Category: British Literature 120261 2025-10-05T12:05:31.019572 text/html 103158 2024-10-28T18:56:50 text/html 2081946 2025-10-05T12:05:46.883418 application/epub+zip 2074565 2025-10-05T12:05:38.216440 application/epub+zip 114022 2025-10-05T12:05:33.152613 application/epub+zip 12057950 2025-10-05T12:05:50.823379 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 12045880 2025-10-05T12:05:42.009461 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 288039 2022-09-06T17:31:34.690930 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98820 2025-10-05T12:05:30.522497 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 78855 2024-10-28T18:56:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16219 2025-10-05T12:05:50.965380 application/rdf+xml 21489 2025-10-05T12:05:33.709470 image/jpeg 4412 2025-10-05T12:05:33.424499 image/jpeg 2103117 2025-10-05T12:05:31.081637 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