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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, July 1, 1914
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Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, July 1, 1914" by Various is a satirical publication from the early 20th century, specifically from a time period just before World War I. This work is part of a long-running series of humorous periodicals that often combine illustrations with witty articles, critiques, and commentary on a wide range of social and political issues. The typical topics include Victorian societal norms, issues of class, contemporary politics, and personal anecdotes, all approached with a humor that satirizes the culture of the time. In this particular issue, the content ranges from social commentaries discussing the impacts of industrialization on traditional crafts to whimsical narratives about characters dreaming of rural escapes. For instance, one poem laments the decline of hand laundries due to commercial laundry services, reflecting nostalgia for the past. Additionally, there are humorous sketches about the lives of royals, citizens, and amusing caricatures of various societal roles, including critiques of the theatrical and artistic performances emerging in London. The articles and poems collectively offer a snapshot of life, concerns, and humor in early 20th-century British society, characterized by a blend of light-heartedness and critical observation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Seaman, Owen, 1861-1936
EBook No.: 24357
Published: Jan 18, 2008
Downloads: 133
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, July 1, 1914
Credits:
Produced by Hagay Giller, Malcolm Farmer, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
Summary: "Punch, or the London Charivari, July 1, 1914" by Various is a satirical publication from the early 20th century, specifically from a time period just before World War I. This work is part of a long-running series of humorous periodicals that often combine illustrations with witty articles, critiques, and commentary on a wide range of social and political issues. The typical topics include Victorian societal norms, issues of class, contemporary politics, and personal anecdotes, all approached with a humor that satirizes the culture of the time. In this particular issue, the content ranges from social commentaries discussing the impacts of industrialization on traditional crafts to whimsical narratives about characters dreaming of rural escapes. For instance, one poem laments the decline of hand laundries due to commercial laundry services, reflecting nostalgia for the past. Additionally, there are humorous sketches about the lives of royals, citizens, and amusing caricatures of various societal roles, including critiques of the theatrical and artistic performances emerging in London. The articles and poems collectively offer a snapshot of life, concerns, and humor in early 20th-century British society, characterized by a blend of light-heartedness and critical observation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Seaman, Owen, 1861-1936
EBook No.: 24357
Published: Jan 18, 2008
Downloads: 133
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.