Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, March 21, 1917 by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
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| Title | Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, March 21, 1917 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, March 21, 1917" by Various is a satirical publication, typical of the early 20th century. Known for its witty commentary and illustrations, "Punch" focuses on social, political, and cultural issues of the time, often lampooning contemporary figures and events, particularly in the context of World War I. The publication provides a humorous and critical look at the societal landscape during wartime, reflecting the mood of the British public. The content of this volume includes a variety of humorous sketches and commentary on current events, notably featuring jabs at prominent figures such as the Kaiser and reports on the state of the war. The writing includes playful dialogues involving characters like the wasp and the bee, critiquing societal behavior and human nature. Other segments satirize political developments, military blunders, and the struggles of daily life amid wartime constraints, all delivered with characteristic irony and clever wordplay. Overall, it showcases the blend of humor and critique for which "Punch" is famous, reflecting the anxieties and absurdities of life during wartime in a light-hearted manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | English wit and humor -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14455 |
| Release Date | Dec 25, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 471 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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