Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, March 12, 1919 by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
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| Title | Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, March 12, 1919 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, March 12, 1919" by Various is a periodical publication that exemplifies early 20th-century British humor and satire, specifically during the post-World War I era. As a collection of editorial cartoons, sketches, and humorous articles, this volume reflects the societal attitudes, political climates, and cultural happenings of the time while often employing wit and irony to comment on contemporary events. The likely topic of the book revolves around life in London, societal norms, and the vibrant social commentary prevalent in that particular time period. The content of this specific issue includes a wide variety of satirical anecdotes that address issues such as the aftermath of the war, the quirks of daily life, and humorous takes on political happenings. The article features humorous observations about current events, such as the spread of influenza, the emergence of jazz, and social interactions of the time, including miscommunications and misunderstandings in public spaces. The tone is light-hearted, often poking fun at both the upper classes and common folk alike, demonstrating the magazine's ability to provide commentary on serious topics through laughter and absurdity. Overall, this volume of "Punch" serves as a historical snapshot that captures the mood and sentiments of British society in 1919. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | English wit and humor -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11094 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 15, 2004 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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