TY  - BOOK
AU  - Berkeley,Reginald
AU  - Squire,John Collings,Sir
AU  - Lynch,Bohun
TI  - Unparliamentary papers and other diversions
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2022///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Parodies
KW  - English wit and humor
KW  - Great Britain -- Politics and government -- Humor
N1  - Release date is 2022-08-31; Tim Lindell, Thomas Frost and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Originally published; United Kingdom: Cecil Palmer, 1924
N2  - "Unparliamentary Papers and Other Diversions" by Reginald Berkeley is a collection of humorous essays and parodies written in the early 20th century. The book showcases Berkeley's witty observations on various subjects, likely reflecting on the political and social climate of the time, including a playful critique of contemporary figures and institutions. This eclectic set of writings gives readers a glimpse into Berkeley's satirical mind, making it a compelling choice for those interested in social commentary and comedy.  The opening of this collection introduces a character named Winsom Stunster Chortill, who navigates a satirical narrative concerning interplanetary politics, specifically regarding a proposed aerial raid on Venus. This humorous piece unfolds with Chortill grappling with logistical and diplomatic challenges as he attempts to engage with celestial politics, revealing his absurd yet earnest aspirations. Through a series of memoranda and correspondences, the narrative showcases Berkeley's sharp wit and illustrates the ridiculousness of bureaucratic processes, highlighting both humor and satire in a fantastical setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://archive.org/details/unparliamentaryp0000berk/page/n7/mode/2up
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68876
ER  -