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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 22, 1914
Credits: E-text prepared by Matt Whittaker, Malcolm Farmer, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 22, 1914" by Various is a collection of humorous articles and satirical commentary, characteristic of the early 20th century. This publication falls under the genre of periodical satire and provides a glimpse into societal norms, politics, and culture during its time. It covers topics ranging from current events and political strife to whimsical observations about everyday life, reflecting the humorous perspective of British society just before the First World War. The book features various cartoons, sketches, and written pieces that lampoon contemporary figures, political issues, and social customs, providing readers with both entertainment and astute observations on the state of the world. For instance, it humorously details political tensions, changes in fashion, and quirky local news. Characters such as politicians and everyday citizens are portrayed in a light-hearted manner, often leading to absurd situations that highlight the inconsistencies and idiosyncrasies of the time. Overall, this volume encapsulates the spirit of British satire, engaging readers in the humorous yet poignant critique of their world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Seaman, Owen, 1861-1936
EBook No.: 23815
Published: Dec 11, 2007
Downloads: 150
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. 146, April 22, 1914
Credits: E-text prepared by Matt Whittaker, Malcolm Farmer, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 22, 1914" by Various is a collection of humorous articles and satirical commentary, characteristic of the early 20th century. This publication falls under the genre of periodical satire and provides a glimpse into societal norms, politics, and culture during its time. It covers topics ranging from current events and political strife to whimsical observations about everyday life, reflecting the humorous perspective of British society just before the First World War. The book features various cartoons, sketches, and written pieces that lampoon contemporary figures, political issues, and social customs, providing readers with both entertainment and astute observations on the state of the world. For instance, it humorously details political tensions, changes in fashion, and quirky local news. Characters such as politicians and everyday citizens are portrayed in a light-hearted manner, often leading to absurd situations that highlight the inconsistencies and idiosyncrasies of the time. Overall, this volume encapsulates the spirit of British satire, engaging readers in the humorous yet poignant critique of their world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Seaman, Owen, 1861-1936
EBook No.: 23815
Published: Dec 11, 2007
Downloads: 150
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.