Project Gutenberg 2011-08-07 Public domain in the USA. 126 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punch, or The London Charivari, Vol. 150, May 31, 1916 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Punch, or The London Charivari, Vol. 150, May 31, 1916" by Various is a satirical periodical published during the early 20th century, known for its humorous take on contemporary issues. This particular volume serves as a snapshot of British society and politics during World War I, addressing myriad themes ranging from military affairs to civilian life with sharp wit and irony. The content primarily focuses on satirical articles, poems, and illustrations that critique and entertain, showcasing the distinctive voice of the publication renowned for its clever commentary on wartime happenings. Within this volume, readers will find a variety of humorous sketches and verses that cover topics like the absurdities of war, political commentary, and societal quirks of the time. The text juxtaposes serious issues with comedic elements, often poking fun at both the British military’s endeavors and the home front’s responses to wartime demands. For instance, engaging dialogues between characters reveal the societal attitudes towards conscientious objectors and military engagements, while inventive scenarios capture the absurdity and resilience of the British spirit in the face of adversity. Collectively, these contributions provide a lively yet reflective commentary on life during a tumultuous period, engaging readers with both humor and critical insight into the realities of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Punch Category: Humour Category: British Literature 109844 2025-07-15T06:05:45.543362 text/html 106215 2011-08-07T10:11:14 text/html 1885548 2025-07-15T06:06:00.047273 application/epub+zip 1878108 2025-07-15T06:05:52.368334 application/epub+zip 102725 2025-07-15T06:05:47.542391 application/epub+zip 7457562 2025-07-15T06:06:03.337316 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 7443334 2025-07-15T06:05:55.565290 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 228199 2022-09-17T04:33:20.080049 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 87067 2025-07-15T06:05:45.078405 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 86939 2011-08-07T10:11:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 86931 2011-08-07T10:11:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20763 2025-07-15T06:06:03.475271 application/rdf+xml 16611 2025-07-15T06:05:48.221327 image/jpeg 3697 2025-07-15T06:05:47.972324 image/jpeg 36020 2011-08-07T10:11:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 1741607 2011-08-07T10:11:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 35988 2011-08-07T10:11:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 1827096 2025-07-15T06:05:45.597326 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