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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, February 23, 1916
Credits: E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, February 23, 1916" by Various is a satirical magazine published during early 20th century, specifically amidst the turmoil of World War I. This edition of "Punch" includes a collection of humorous commentary, political satire, and witty articles that reflect the societal attitudes and issues of the time, mixing light-hearted humor with the gravity of war-related topics. The issue features an array of sketches, poems, and short articles that address various contemporary issues, such as military service, home front activities, public sentiments regarding the war, and anecdotes that showcase the absurdities faced by individuals adjusting to wartime life. The tone oscillates between sarcasm and poignancy as it captures the struggles of both individuals and the nation while maintaining a comic perspective to provide relief and provoke thought among its readers. Through clever wordplay and references to events, like the portrayal of military officers or the discussion of air raids, the magazine uses humor as a means of coping with the challenges of the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Seaman, Owen, 1861-1936
EBook No.: 22697
Published: Sep 21, 2007
Downloads: 116
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. 150, February 23, 1916
Credits: E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, February 23, 1916" by Various is a satirical magazine published during early 20th century, specifically amidst the turmoil of World War I. This edition of "Punch" includes a collection of humorous commentary, political satire, and witty articles that reflect the societal attitudes and issues of the time, mixing light-hearted humor with the gravity of war-related topics. The issue features an array of sketches, poems, and short articles that address various contemporary issues, such as military service, home front activities, public sentiments regarding the war, and anecdotes that showcase the absurdities faced by individuals adjusting to wartime life. The tone oscillates between sarcasm and poignancy as it captures the struggles of both individuals and the nation while maintaining a comic perspective to provide relief and provoke thought among its readers. Through clever wordplay and references to events, like the portrayal of military officers or the discussion of air raids, the magazine uses humor as a means of coping with the challenges of the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Seaman, Owen, 1861-1936
EBook No.: 22697
Published: Sep 21, 2007
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.