| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, April 14, 1920
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Matt Whittaker, Jonathan Ingram and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, April 14, 1920" by Various is a satirical magazine publication from the early 20th century. This edition serves as a commentary on contemporary events, societal norms, and cultural phenomena through humor and caricature. The magazine is a reflection of British society in the immediate aftermath of World War I, exploring the quirks, follies, and idiosyncrasies of life through witty illustrations and sharp prose. The content within this volume includes a variety of humorous sketches and articles tackling topics such as fashion, politics, and social behavior, making fun of everything from absurd trends like hat-pins matched to eye color to the ludicrous antics surrounding prominent figures like Winston Churchill and the complexities of domestic life. The illustrations enhance the text, often providing a visual punchline to the written jokes. Throughout this issue, the magazine's signature blend of satire addresses the absurdities of post-war life, poking fun at both the political landscape and everyday occurrences, ensuring a comedic yet insightful look into the era's concerns and entertainments. (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. |
22957 |
| Release Date |
Oct 11, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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