02049cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500620012526400510018730000470023833600260028533700260031133800360033750000310037350800640040452011330046853400450160165300410164685600430168799900170173010143UtSlPG20260610133240.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, July 11, 1917 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2003-11-01 aProduced by Jonathan Ingram and PG Distributed Proofreaders a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, July 11, 1917" is a satirical periodical edited by various authors during the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. This collection represents the essence of British humor and commentary during a time of significant social and political upheaval. Through cartoons, humorous articles, and witty observations, the publication sheds light on contemporary issues, often poking fun at the war, society, and politics. This volume encapsulates a broad range of topics, including the absurdities of wartime life, public figures, and societal norms. It includes humorous takes on the challenges of being a soldier, life at home in London, and the bizarre situations arising from the wartime mentality. Each entry, from amusing headlines to comedic poems, highlights both the grim reality of World War I and the lighter moments that offered much-needed levity to readers. The recurring themes of camaraderie, sarcasm, and social commentary provide an engaging snapshot of public sentiment during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10143 c51763d51763