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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, March 14, 1917

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, March 14, 1917" by Various is a satirical magazine that features humorous commentary and illustrations, reflecting the events and societal issues of the early 20th century. This particular volume was published during World War I, a period marked by significant political and social upheaval. The content primarily addresses the absurdities and challenges of wartime life, using wit and humor to critique both government actions and public sentiment. The magazine's content includes a range of whimsical takes on current events, from political appointments and military operations to the economic difficulties faced due to rationing and shortages. Various satirical articles poke fun at the bureaucracy of wartime governance, the contradictions in food rationing, and the absurd situations that arise in everyday life during the conflict. For instance, it humorously reports on topics such as the raising of prices, the bureaucracy's inefficiencies, and reflects on the resilience of the public in dealing with hardships brought about by the war. Overall, this volume combines social commentary with whimsical verse and illustrations, providing both laughter and insight into the challenges of that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Various

EBook No.: 15012

Published: Feb 10, 2005

Downloads: 227

Language: English

Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, March 14, 1917

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, March 14, 1917" by Various is a satirical magazine that features humorous commentary and illustrations, reflecting the events and societal issues of the early 20th century. This particular volume was published during World War I, a period marked by significant political and social upheaval. The content primarily addresses the absurdities and challenges of wartime life, using wit and humor to critique both government actions and public sentiment. The magazine's content includes a range of whimsical takes on current events, from political appointments and military operations to the economic difficulties faced due to rationing and shortages. Various satirical articles poke fun at the bureaucracy of wartime governance, the contradictions in food rationing, and the absurd situations that arise in everyday life during the conflict. For instance, it humorously reports on topics such as the raising of prices, the bureaucracy's inefficiencies, and reflects on the resilience of the public in dealing with hardships brought about by the war. Overall, this volume combines social commentary with whimsical verse and illustrations, providing both laughter and insight into the challenges of that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Various

EBook No.: 15012

Published: Feb 10, 2005

Downloads: 227

Language: English

Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.