| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Seaman, Owen, 1861-1936 |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 15, 1916
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, David King, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 15, 1916" by Various is a satirical magazine publication that was produced during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. This book is a collection of humorous articles, cartoons, and commentary on contemporary events and social issues, reflecting the political and cultural atmosphere of the time. It offers a glimpse into life in wartime Britain, including reactions to military events, governmental decisions, and public sentiments. The content of this volume presents a rich array of humor and satire as it addresses various topics such as military affairs, the state of health and diet during the war, and public figures' quirks. The magazine pokes fun at issues like military incompetence, the state of homefront morale, and the absurdities that arise in daily life against the backdrop of conflict. Various articles cleverly mix notable social commentary with lighthearted anecdotes, demonstrating how humor served as both a coping mechanism and a means of critique during a challenging period in history. (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. |
22988 |
| Release Date |
Oct 12, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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