02194cam a22003013u 4500 10614 UtSlPG 20260610133244.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, September 5, 1917 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-01-01 E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Punch, or the London Charivari, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, September 5, 1917" by Various is a satirical periodical published during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. As a humor publication, it features caricatures, humor essays, and commentary on contemporary events, focusing on politics, social issues, and military life during this tumultuous time. The content of the publication primarily comprises humorous articles, puns, and light-hearted sketches that comment on various aspects of the war and society, capturing the mood of the era. It satirizes notable figures such as Kaiser Wilhelm, the British military, and various government officials, while offering witty takes on everyday situations, like the struggles of soldiers and the absurdities of wartime life. The comedic tone serves as a contrast to the serious backdrop of war, providing a glimpse into the cultural and societal responses to the events of that period. Through its playful language and clever illustrations, this volume of Punch serves as both entertainment and social commentary, revealing the resilience of humor in the face of hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English wit and humor -- Periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10614 52074 52074