02253cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500630012526400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450801170040552013120052253400450183465300410187985600430192011910UtSlPG20260610133302.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 8, 1917 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-04-01  aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 8, 1917" is a satirical publication by various authors, part of the "Punch" magazine series, which has been a hallmark of British humor since the Victorian era. This particular volume, written during the early 20th century amidst the backdrop of World War I, primarily tackles the social and political issues of the time with a blend of wit and humor. The book serves as a reflection of wartime life, portraying the absurdities and challenges faced by individuals and societies during the ongoing global conflict.  The content of this volume is composed of a series of humorous articles, sketches, and cartoons that address various aspects of life during WWI. It reveals the irony and paradoxes of war, such as military life, civilian concerns, and the folly of bureaucracy, often through exaggerated anecdotes and fictional dialogues. Various facets of English society are critiqued, including the conduct of military officials, wartime rationing, and absurd public claims. The volume humorously underscores the day-to-day experiences of people coping with the realities of war, blending insightful commentary with light-hearted satire, showcasing the resilience of British humor even during difficult times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11910