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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-06-30
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Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-06-30" by Various is a humorous periodical publication that captures the cultural and social atmosphere of early 20th century Britain, particularly in the aftermath of World War I. As a satirical magazine, it features a collection of cartoons, comic sketches, and witty articles that reflect contemporary issues, politics, and everyday life. The content likely emerges from the vibrant and tumultuous period of the early 1920s, which was characterized by a blend of optimism and the lingering effects of the recent war. The book consists primarily of short, comical articles and commentary on various societal topics, ranging from politics and social norms to peculiar anecdotes and observations about daily life. It includes whimsical takes on events in Ireland, peculiar court cases, and even musings on the eating of asparagus, exhibiting the blend of absurdity and clever wordplay typical of "Punch". The satirical tone serves not just to entertain, but also to critique and reflect upon the era's socio-political landscape, engaging readers with both humor and insight into the everyday concerns of British society at the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 16640
Published: Sep 4, 2005
Downloads: 276
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, Vol. 158, 1920-06-30
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-06-30" by Various is a humorous periodical publication that captures the cultural and social atmosphere of early 20th century Britain, particularly in the aftermath of World War I. As a satirical magazine, it features a collection of cartoons, comic sketches, and witty articles that reflect contemporary issues, politics, and everyday life. The content likely emerges from the vibrant and tumultuous period of the early 1920s, which was characterized by a blend of optimism and the lingering effects of the recent war. The book consists primarily of short, comical articles and commentary on various societal topics, ranging from politics and social norms to peculiar anecdotes and observations about daily life. It includes whimsical takes on events in Ireland, peculiar court cases, and even musings on the eating of asparagus, exhibiting the blend of absurdity and clever wordplay typical of "Punch". The satirical tone serves not just to entertain, but also to critique and reflect upon the era's socio-political landscape, engaging readers with both humor and insight into the everyday concerns of British society at the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 16640
Published: Sep 4, 2005
Downloads: 276
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.