02049cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500650012526400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650801170040752010770052453400450160165300410164685600430168799900170173011076UtSlPG20260610133250.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, October 24, 1917 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2004-02-01 aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, October 24, 1917" by Various is a witty satirical publication that exemplifies early 20th-century British humor during World War I. This collection features a series of humorous essays, cartoons, and articles that comment on contemporary events, social issues, and the absurdities of wartime life. It reflects the tone of public morale and societal attitudes prevalent during the war years. The content of the publication ranges from humorous takes on military life and the experiences of soldiers to observations about civilians and the spectacle of war. Each piece employs irony and sarcasm to address topics such as government inefficiency, the absurdity of wartime restrictions, and everyday challenges faced by citizens. With its playful critiques of authority and its lighthearted approach to serious matters, this volume captures the spirit of resilience and humor in the face of hardship, allowing readers to engage with the trials of the time while enjoying a good laugh. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11076 c52523d52523