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Various
Verschillende
Various, Various
Seaman, Owen
1861
1936
Seaman, Sir Owen
Seamen, Owen
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 29, 1916
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 29, 1916" by Various is a collection of satirical pieces and commentary, characteristic of early 20th-century British humor. This issue of the iconic magazine reflects on various aspects of society, politics, and the ongoing First World War, employing wit and irony to critique contemporary events and public figures. As a periodical, it aims to entertain and provoke thought among its readers about the state of affairs during a tumultuous time in history. The content of this particular volume includes humorous observations on the war effort, societal norms, and political events, with a mix of prose and poetry. Various articles and illustrations comment on topics such as military service obligations, government inefficiencies, and the peculiar behaviors of both civilians and soldiers. Characters like Socrates and humorous fictional figures like Philogamus engage in dialogues that illustrate absurdities of modern life, while poems evoke both the gravity and ridiculousness of the wartime experience. Overall, this volume of "Punch" serves as a snapshot of British life during World War I, using humor to address serious themes and bring levity to difficult circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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