| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, March 19, 1919
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, Sandra Brown, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, March 19, 1919" is a satirical publication featuring various humorous and critical pieces, likely written during the early 20th century, just after World War I. This volume presents a collection of cartoons, articles, and witty commentary on contemporary events, politics, and society in post-war Britain. The likely topic revolves around social commentary and humor reflective of the prevailing attitudes and situations of the time. In this edition, readers can expect a delightful array of sketches and written pieces that poke fun at political figures, government decisions, and everyday life. The contributors engage with various subjects, from President Wilson's shuffleboard games to humorous anecdotes about local councils and the quirks of British life in the aftermath of the war. The characteristic wit of "Punch" shines through, blending comic storytelling with sharp political commentary, providing both entertainment and a reflective look at British society's recovery and transformation during that 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. |
11908 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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