02146cam a22003013u 4500 11629 UtSlPG 20260610133258.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 26, 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 2004-03-01 E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 26, 1917" by Various is a collection of satirical articles and illustrations published during the early 20th century. This book exemplifies the weekly magazines that flourished in Britain, particularly during the war years, blending humor and commentary on contemporary issues, particularly those surrounding World War I. The content is characterized by its wit, political commentary, and social critique, making it a historical reflection of the societal climate during this tumultuous period. The volume includes a variety of humorous sketches, poems, and articles addressing various topics such as the war, societal norms, and the British home front experience. Notably, it features anecdotes about unique characters, including a pet weevil named Mnemosyne aboard a ship, and satirical takes on wartime economics, government absurdities, and human behavior amid hardship. The overall tone is light-hearted yet critical, using humor to provide commentary on the era's complexities, making it not only entertaining but also a fascinating social document of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English wit and humor -- Periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11629 53075 53075