02300cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500630012526400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450801160040552013310052153400450185265300410189785600430193899900170198111429UtSlPG20260610133255.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, April 30, 1919 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-03-01  aE-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, Carla Kruger, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, April 30, 1919" by Various is a collection of satirical articles and illustrations published during the early 20th century, specifically in the post-World War I period. This compilation is representative of the British humour magazine "Punch," known for its wit and commentary on societal issues, politics, and the everyday life of its time. The content covers various topics with humor and irony, reflecting the cultural and political climate of England immediately following the war.  The book consists primarily of humorous vignettes, caricatures, and light-hearted commentary on contemporary issues, including the challenges of returning to normal life after the war, societal quirks, and absurdities in politics. Each piece captures the zeitgeist of the era as people attempt to navigate life amid new changes, such as the aftermath of the peace conference and the associated promises and difficulties. The humor ranges from playful jabs at politicians and public figures to clever wordplay about social norms, capturing both the levity and the lingering seriousness of the time. Overall, the collection shows a blend of comedy and commentary that resonates with readers interested in historical perspectives on humor and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11429  c52875d52875