| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Seaman, Owen, 1861-1936 |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, October 13, 1920
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Stephanie Maschek, Jonathan Ingram and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, October 13, 1920" by Various is a satirical magazine publication that serves as a historical snapshot of early 20th century British society and culture. Written during the early 1920s, this volume features a collection of humor, political commentary, social satire, and whimsical illustrations characteristic of the Punch style. The contents predominantly reflect the issues and conversations of the time, providing insight into the societal norms and events that shaped the post-World War I era. This particular issue includes a variety of humorous articles and sketches that spotlight current events and societal absurdities. Topics covered range from political figures and their antics, whimsical takes on everyday occurrences, to satirical commentary on the legal system and social practices of the day. The magazine employs a rich vein of wit and wordplay, as well as illustrations, to deliver its critique of contemporary life, highlighting the ridiculousness of certain social customs, the challenges of post-war life, and the absurdities of governance. Overall, "Punch" provides readers with not only laughs but also a reflection of the cultural landscape of the time. (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. |
19382 |
| Release Date |
Sep 26, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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