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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, January 24, 1917
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Produced by Jonathan Ingram, and the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, January 24, 1917" by Various is a collection of satirical articles and humorous illustrations published during the early 20th century, a time marked by the tumultuous events of World War I. The book serves as a reflection of British society and culture during this period, utilizing wit and parody to comment on the war and its myriad implications, touching on various social, political, and daily life themes. The content comprises a variety of sketches and essays that mock public figures, societal norms, and the absurdities of wartime life. It features playful commentary on issues such as food shortages, military regulations, and citizen responses to the conflict, blending humor with poignant societal critiques. Characters range from belligerent military officials to everyday citizens trying to navigate the challenges posed by the war, all while maintaining a tone of light-heartedness that engages the reader in reflection about the seriousness of their circumstances amidst the levity that humor provides. Through its humorous lens, the publication captures the spirit of resilience and satire prevalent in British culture during World War I. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14093
Published: Nov 19, 2004
Downloads: 1156
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 152, January 24, 1917
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, and the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, January 24, 1917" by Various is a collection of satirical articles and humorous illustrations published during the early 20th century, a time marked by the tumultuous events of World War I. The book serves as a reflection of British society and culture during this period, utilizing wit and parody to comment on the war and its myriad implications, touching on various social, political, and daily life themes. The content comprises a variety of sketches and essays that mock public figures, societal norms, and the absurdities of wartime life. It features playful commentary on issues such as food shortages, military regulations, and citizen responses to the conflict, blending humor with poignant societal critiques. Characters range from belligerent military officials to everyday citizens trying to navigate the challenges posed by the war, all while maintaining a tone of light-heartedness that engages the reader in reflection about the seriousness of their circumstances amidst the levity that humor provides. Through its humorous lens, the publication captures the spirit of resilience and satire prevalent in British culture during World War I. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14093
Published: Nov 19, 2004
Downloads: 1156
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.