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Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, November 14, 1917
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Note |
Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Credits |
E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, November 14, 1917" is a collection of humorous articles and illustrations published in the early 20th century during World War I. It is part of the long-running British periodical "Punch," known for its satirical take on society and politics. This particular volume includes a range of comedic observations and commentary on contemporary events, reflecting the mood and culture of its time, as well as the ongoing war effort. The content of this volume features various satirical sketches, humorous poems, and witty articles that address topics such as wartime rationing, government policies, and the social dynamics of a country at war. Notable pieces include comical critiques on food shortages, clever takes on military affairs, and light-hearted commentary on the absurdities of life under wartime conditions. Throughout the text, the authors demonstrate a keen sense of humor in the face of adversity, using satire as a means of coping with and commenting on the challenges faced during this tumultuous period. (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. |
11428 |
Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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