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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 15, 1914
Credits:
Produced by Nigel Blower, Hagay Giller, Malcolm Farmer and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 15, 1914" by Various is a satirical magazine publication created in the early 20th century. This collection captures the essence of British humor and social commentary through a series of illustrations, articles, and poems that humorously address contemporary events, societal issues, and the political climate leading up to World War I. The content reflects the cultural and social dynamics of the period, offering a glimpse into public sentiment just before a significant turning point in history. The book features a diverse range of sketches and writings, including light-hearted accounts of social events, political satire, and whimsical anecdotes from daily life. For instance, it includes humorous commentary on theatre reservations, the perplexities of buying ice on a hot day, and various caricatures of notable figures of the time. These satirical pieces often comment on serious matters like political tensions and social norms, blending humor with sharp insight into British society of the era. Ultimately, the volume serves as both entertainment and historical documentation, capturing the pre-war atmosphere with wit and cleverness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 23658
Published: Nov 29, 2007
Downloads: 751
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. 147, July 15, 1914
Credits:
Produced by Nigel Blower, Hagay Giller, Malcolm Farmer and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 15, 1914" by Various is a satirical magazine publication created in the early 20th century. This collection captures the essence of British humor and social commentary through a series of illustrations, articles, and poems that humorously address contemporary events, societal issues, and the political climate leading up to World War I. The content reflects the cultural and social dynamics of the period, offering a glimpse into public sentiment just before a significant turning point in history. The book features a diverse range of sketches and writings, including light-hearted accounts of social events, political satire, and whimsical anecdotes from daily life. For instance, it includes humorous commentary on theatre reservations, the perplexities of buying ice on a hot day, and various caricatures of notable figures of the time. These satirical pieces often comment on serious matters like political tensions and social norms, blending humor with sharp insight into British society of the era. Ultimately, the volume serves as both entertainment and historical documentation, capturing the pre-war atmosphere with wit and cleverness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 23658
Published: Nov 29, 2007
Downloads: 751
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.