Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 26, 1917 by Various
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 26, 1917" by Various is a collection of satirical articles and illustrations published during the early 20th century. This book exemplifies the weekly magazines that flourished in Britain, particularly during the war years, blending humor and commentary on contemporary issues, particularly those surrounding World War I. The content is characterized by its wit, political commentary, and social critique, making it a historical reflection of
the societal climate during this tumultuous period. The volume includes a variety of humorous sketches, poems, and articles addressing various topics such as the war, societal norms, and the British home front experience. Notably, it features anecdotes about unique characters, including a pet weevil named Mnemosyne aboard a ship, and satirical takes on wartime economics, government absurdities, and human behavior amid hardship. The overall tone is light-hearted yet critical, using humor to provide commentary on the era's complexities, making it not only entertaining but also a fascinating social document of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 26, 1917 |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | English wit and humor -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11629 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11629-7 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 509 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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