Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 214 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 146, January 7, 1914 Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Sandra Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 146, January 7, 1914" is a satirical magazine publication by Various authors that reflects the humor and social commentary prevalent in the early 20th century. This volume serves as a snapshot of life in Britain during a period marked by social change and political tension, capturing the spirit of the time through witty illustrations and humorous essays. The magazine is characterized by its blend of caricature, parody, and commentary on contemporary issues, showcasing the art of humor that defined the era. The content of this specific issue includes a variety of sketches, poems, and play excerpts, illustrating the narrative style that combines whimsy with pointed social critique. Among the highlights is a comedic play titled "The Attack," featuring misunderstandings and social dilemmas revolving around love and reputations. The issue also contains humorous takes on various subjects, from the charm of battleships and Pekingese dogs to lighthearted verses about human follies. Through these pieces, the publication engages with themes of societal norms, human behavior, and the absurdities of life, making it a delightful reflection of Edwardian humor that continues to resonate with readers interested in historical satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Punch Category: Poetry Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature Category: Journals 110861 2025-10-05T14:05:07.735201 text/html 85882 2024-10-28T19:22:37 text/html 2138684 2025-10-05T14:05:24.539186 application/epub+zip 2131253 2025-10-05T14:05:15.505424 application/epub+zip 110581 2025-10-05T14:05:09.976180 application/epub+zip 13110828 2025-10-05T14:05:28.246161 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 13097091 2025-10-05T14:05:19.083178 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 252267 2022-09-06T19:47:56.706380 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 95179 2025-10-05T14:05:07.277224 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 75348 2024-10-28T19:22:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16804 2025-10-05T14:05:28.424086 application/rdf+xml 19205 2025-10-05T14:05:10.481946 image/jpeg 4261 2025-10-05T14:05:10.229290 image/jpeg 2149581 2025-10-05T14:05:07.802245 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