Project Gutenberg 2009-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 149 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 4, 1914 Produced by Punch, or the London Charivari, Neville Allen, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 4, 1914" is a collection of satirical and humorous articles, cartoons, and poems produced by the contributors of Punch magazine during the early 20th century, specifically aimed at addressing the events of World War I. The writing showcases a unique blend of wit and social commentary typical of the publication’s style, reflecting the cultural zeitgeist of the time while also dealing with pressing wartime issues. This work captures the sentiments of the British public amidst the unfolding tragedy of the war. The content of this volume includes a mix of light-hearted observations and biting satire on military endeavors, public reactions, and everyday life in wartime Britain. Articles feature topics like humorous anecdotes about soldiers, critiques of German propaganda, and playful jabs at political figures, while poems express the emotional weight of war. Illustrations highlight the absurdity of various situations, such as an eccentric hair restoration vendor or a comical depiction of British cavalry unexpectedly charging at the enemy. Through its varied pieces, the publication provides both entertainment and reflection on the societal impact of the war, making it a valuable snapshot of British humor and resilience during a tumultuous time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Punch Category: Poetry Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 117745 2025-10-11T14:49:50.154014 text/html 113342 2021-01-04T22:41:11 text/html 2126930 2025-10-11T14:50:09.151036 application/epub+zip 2120595 2025-10-11T14:49:58.974029 application/epub+zip 110207 2025-10-11T14:49:52.229012 application/epub+zip 7037587 2025-10-11T14:50:12.619974 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 7026038 2025-10-11T14:50:02.396962 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250218 2022-09-13T09:15:19.194267 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 97022 2025-10-11T14:49:49.668041 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 96866 2021-01-04T22:41:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 96861 2021-01-04T22:41:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20551 2025-10-11T14:50:12.765958 application/rdf+xml 18154 2025-10-11T14:49:52.730989 image/jpeg 4060 2025-10-11T14:49:52.476017 image/jpeg 40725 2021-01-04T22:41:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 2021463 2021-01-04T22:41:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 40688 2021-01-04T22:41:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 2106552 2025-10-11T14:49:50.210023 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog