| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-02-04
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-02-04" by Various is a satirical magazine publication created during the early 20th century. Known for its witty commentary on social, political, and cultural issues of the time, this volume offers a collection of humorous articles, illustrations, and poems that reflect the events and sentiments of the post-World War I era. The content is likely focused on the absurdities of contemporary life, showcasing Punch's trademark style of humor and satire. This particular volume features a range of humorous sketches and witty observations on a variety of topics, from the political climate in post-war Britain to whimsical commentary on everyday life. It includes absurd anecdotes about court cases, comical takes on societal changes, and playful jabs at political figures and events. The contributions, often penned anonymously, highlight the magazine's role in both entertaining and critiquing the society of its time, capturing the zeitgeist with sharp wit and engaging illustrations that amplify the humor and irony presented in the text. Overall, the volume is a delightful mix of satire that provides insight into the cultural landscape of 1920s Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
English wit and humor -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16152 |
| Release Date |
Jun 30, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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