Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 5, 1917 by Various
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 5, 1917" by Various is a satirical magazine that serves as a collection of humorous articles, sketches, and cartoons. Written during the early 20th century, specifically in the backdrop of World War I, the content reflects the social, political, and cultural atmosphere of the time. The likely topic of the book encompasses commentary on wartime issues, societal norms, and British life during a turbulent
period, all delivered with wit and satire. The volume contains a variety of entertaining pieces that mock contemporary society and highlight absurdities related to the war. For instance, it includes whimsical articles about rationing, bigamy, and the peculiar behavior of citizens in response to war-related challenges, alongside imaginative sketches that offer a humorous take on the political landscape. There are also humorous anecdotes involving everyday characters like Millie, a domestic worker, who fantasizes about attacking the Kaiser out of frustration with wartime restrictions. Collectively, these contributions capture the spirit of resilience and humor amidst the hardships of war, providing a valuable insight into the era's socio-political context through laughter and satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 5, 1917 |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | English wit and humor -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11425 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11425-5 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 392 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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