02177cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500670012526400510019230000470024333600260029033700260031633800360034250000310037850800390040952012810044853400450172965300410177485600430181599900170185810663UtSlPG20260610133245.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, September 26, 1917 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-01-01  aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram  a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, September 26, 1917" by Various is a satirical magazine publication likely written in the early 20th century, during the time of World War I. This volume captures the spirit and society of the period through humor, commentary, and parody, addressing various contemporary issues, from war-related topics to daily life in London. The magazine serves as a critique of political events, social norms, and the absurdities of the human condition, all presented with a sharp wit.  In this edition of Punch, content ranges from whimsical takes on serious issues, like the absurdity of wartime conditions, to humorous anecdotes about everyday life and social interactions. Examples include satirical observations about the executions of bandits in Mexico, humorous commentary on the cabbage butterfly problem, and lighthearted quips about British military practices. The sketches, poems, and articles reflect the social commentary of the time, poking fun at the bureaucratic chaos surrounding wartime governance and the peculiarities of London life. Through its humor, the magazine not only entertains but also provides a lens into the thoughts and concerns of the people living through the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10663  c52116d52116