02249cam a22003013u 4500 11712 UtSlPG 20260610133259.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, June 25, 1919 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 Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Sandra Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, June 25, 1919" is a humorous periodical publication created by various authors during the early 20th century, specifically after World War I. This volume of "Punch" features a collection of satirical commentary, sketches, and poems that address contemporary societal issues, politics, and everyday British life in a post-war context. The likely topic revolves around social satire and commentary on British culture, politics, and the prevailing attitudes of the time. The contents of this issue range from whimsical anecdotes and clever verse to sharp political satire, characterizing the disillusionment and humor of a nation recovering from war. For example, it discusses quirky news stories such as a man wishing to barter whisky for a government loan and delves into various social behaviors, revealing the absurdities of life in postwar Britain. It features a poem that critiques American political meddling in Irish affairs and runners in a whimsical race that exemplifies military absurdities. Through its witty observations and clever illustrations, the issue reflects the spirit of British resilience and the tendency to use humor as a means to cope with the complexities of life in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English wit and humor -- Periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11712 53158 53158