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Title: Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 9, 1914
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Summary: "Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 9, 1914" by Various is an edition of the satirical magazine Punch, published during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. This magazine serves as a collection of political satire, humorous commentary, and caricatures, reflecting the social attitudes and issues of the time, particularly against the backdrop of the Great War. The content primarily discusses topics related to the war, societal changes, and various public figures, often employing wit and humor to critique and engage with the prevailing events of the day. This volume captures a variety of topical humor, including commentaries on military affairs, government decisions, and public sentiments regarding the war. The articles consist of humorous takes on the actions and perceived attitudes of political figures, soldiers, and civilians alike, often poking fun at misunderstandings and the absurdities arising from the war. For instance, it features satirical poems and sketches that represent both the seriousness of the wartime situation and the everyday absurdities experienced by people during this tumultuous period. By combining light-hearted commentary with pressing issues, this collection provides both amusement and insight into the socio-political climate of early World War I Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 29491
Published: Jul 22, 2009
Downloads: 338
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, December 9, 1914
Credits:
Produced by Neville Allen, Malcolm Farmer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 9, 1914" by Various is an edition of the satirical magazine Punch, published during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. This magazine serves as a collection of political satire, humorous commentary, and caricatures, reflecting the social attitudes and issues of the time, particularly against the backdrop of the Great War. The content primarily discusses topics related to the war, societal changes, and various public figures, often employing wit and humor to critique and engage with the prevailing events of the day. This volume captures a variety of topical humor, including commentaries on military affairs, government decisions, and public sentiments regarding the war. The articles consist of humorous takes on the actions and perceived attitudes of political figures, soldiers, and civilians alike, often poking fun at misunderstandings and the absurdities arising from the war. For instance, it features satirical poems and sketches that represent both the seriousness of the wartime situation and the everyday absurdities experienced by people during this tumultuous period. By combining light-hearted commentary with pressing issues, this collection provides both amusement and insight into the socio-political climate of early World War I Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 29491
Published: Jul 22, 2009
Downloads: 338
Language: English
Subject: English wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.