Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, Jan. 15, 1919 by Various
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, Jan. 15, 1919" is a collection of humorous illustrations and satirical essays created by various authors during the early 20th century, particularly in the post-World War I period. The book emerges from a time of societal reflection and change, offering the public a lighthearted commentary on contemporary events, politics, and cultural phenomena as Britain adjusted to life after the war. The likely topic revolves around
satire, dissecting the quirks and absurdities of everyday life and politics through witty observations and playful humor. The content of this volume features a variety of sketches and articles that lampoon political figures, social norms, and wartime experiences. Each piece captures the zeitgeist of a nation recovering from the toll of war, illustrating humorous takes on serious topics, such as demobilization processes, social gatherings, and the quirks of government decisions. The humor, often a blend of irony and hyperbole, aims to provoke thought while entertaining the reader, making it a delightful read for those interested in historical social commentary and satire from that era. It serves both as a document of its time and a collection of timeless humor that resonates even today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, Jan. 15, 1919 |
| 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. | 10952 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-10952-7 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 433 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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