Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-01-21 by Various
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-01-21" by Various is a collection of humorous articles and illustrations published in an iconic British periodical during the early 20th century. This book reflects the social and political satire typical of the "Punch" style, capturing the cultural landscape of post-World War I Britain. The likely topics center around various contemporary issues, including politics, society, and the quirks of everyday life, all presented through wit
and caricature. The anthology features a range of satirical commentaries on events and societal norms of the time, highlighting the absurdities of politics and modern life. Various fictional pieces portray humorous situations involving characters grappling with peculiar dilemmas, such as a diligent undertaker's unexpected courtship and domestic misadventures related to a dead cat. Other segments poke fun at social practices, fashion, and even the post-war zeitgeist, delivering a rich tapestry of humor that engages with prevalent themes of the day. Overall, the book serves as both an entertaining read and a historical document, offering insight into the mindset of early 1920s Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-01-21 |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | English wit and humor -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16271 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16271-3 |
| Release Date | Jul 12, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 409 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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