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Various
Verschillende
Various, Various
Seaman, Owen
1861
1936
Seaman, Sir Owen
Seamen, Owen
Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 25, 1914
Produced by Punch, or the London Charivari, Malcolm Farmer,
Katherine Ward and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http://www.pgdp.net
"Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 25, 1914" by Various is a collection of satirical writings and illustrations from the publication "Punch," which is known for its humorous commentary and political satire. The book captures the atmosphere of early 20th century London during the tumultuous times of World War I. Through witty observations and humorous sketches, it discusses contemporary social and political issues, reflecting the challenges and sentiments of the time. The contents of this volume include a variety of entertaining and satirical pieces, poking fun at political leaders, societal norms, and the absurdities of war. From light-hearted jests about military life and commentary on recruitment efforts to critiques of public figures and commentary on national events, the work collectively serves as a light yet poignant reminder of the era. The humor often draws on the English tradition of irony and serves as both entertainment and a vehicle for social critique, providing readers with insights into how people coped with the grave realities of the war while still managing to find moments of levity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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English wit and humor -- Periodicals
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Punch
Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Humour
Category: British Literature
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
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