| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, August 25th, 1920
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, August 25th, 1920" by Various is a collection of satirical cartoons and humorous essays published in the early 20th century. This issue of the well-known British magazine reflects societal norms, political situations, and cultural commentary of its time, especially following the aftermath of World War I. The book likely addresses topics such as politics, social commentary, and the daily lives of British citizens during the post-war era, presented through the lens of satire. The content of this volume features a variety of witty anecdotes, humorous observations, and satirical commentary on current events. It includes light-hearted jests about notable figures, societal quirks, and even provides reflections on national issues like the state of food supplies and the public sentiment towards political leaders. Featuring various styles, the publication employs caricature and irony to critique the political and cultural landscape, making it a playful and incisive commentary on life in Britain during the 1920s. The interplay of humor and critique serves as both entertainment and social reflection for its readership. (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. |
16727 |
| Release Date |
Sep 20, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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