Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 113 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 1, 1917. Produced by Jonathan Ingram, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 1, 1917" is a collection of satirical and comedic writings published during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. This periodical compiles various humorous pieces, illustrations, and commentary on contemporary societal issues, often poking fun at wartime politics, public sentiment, and everyday life in Britain. The content of this volume features a mix of lighthearted anecdotes, political satire, and whimsical observations that reflect the absurdities of life during wartime. The humorous sketches often comment on military matters, civilian hardships, and the peculiarities of human behavior under pressure. For example, there are jokes about air raid warnings, the antics of soldiers, and the plight of everyday citizens dealing with shortages and rationing. The humor is both clever and pointed, serving to provide comic relief while also critiquing the ongoing war and its impact on society. Overall, this volume of "Punch" captures the spirit of its time with wit and charm, appealing to readers seeking both entertainment and insight into the social climate of the era. (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 Punch Category: Humour Category: British Literature Category: History - Modern (1750+) 115453 2025-07-05T13:01:04.181295 text/html 97441 2024-10-28T19:06:57 text/html 2512802 2025-07-05T13:01:23.652199 application/epub+zip 2505616 2025-07-05T13:01:13.006250 application/epub+zip 112143 2025-07-05T13:01:06.257312 application/epub+zip 13175417 2025-07-05T13:01:27.647161 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 13162005 2025-07-05T13:01:16.648270 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255404 2022-09-06T18:30:37.498040 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 96769 2023-10-06T03:55:35.392870 text/plain 76910 2024-10-28T19:06:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 14871 2025-07-05T13:01:27.781174 application/rdf+xml 19382 2025-07-05T13:01:06.755291 image/jpeg 4271 2025-07-05T13:01:06.503310 image/jpeg 2560280 2025-07-05T13:01:04.240285 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