Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 12, 1917 by Various
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| Author | Various |
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| Title | Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 12, 1917 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 12, 1917" is a collection of satirical and humorous articles, illustrations, and poems, representative of the early 20th century period. The work comes from the well-known British magazine "Punch," which has long been celebrated for its political commentary and wit. The likely topics of this volume cover the societal and political landscapes of wartime Britain during World War I, addressing issues related to the war effort, civilian life, and the absurdities of governance at that time. This particular issue of Punch features a myriad of light-hearted yet scathing commentary on contemporary events, including topics like food shortages, military affairs, and the activities of public figures. Through clever wordplay and humorous anecdotes, the authors critique various aspects of British life during the war, while also illuminating the public's growing weariness with wartime regulations and societal norms. The satirical pieces, which often draw on current events, portray a vivid snapshot of public sentiment amidst the challenges faced during the war, blending humor with keen social observation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | English wit and humor -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11444 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 156 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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