02019cam a22003013u 4500 12231 UtSlPG 20260610133306.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, May 21, 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 2004-05-01 Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Sandra Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, May 21, 1919" is a collection of satirical writings and illustrations produced by various authors associated with the British magazine "Punch." Written in the early 20th century, soon after the conclusion of World War I, this volume reflects the social and political climate of the time. Through humor and wit, it addresses topics related to peace negotiations, the aftermath of the war, and everyday life in post-war Britain. The content of this particular volume includes a series of humorous sketches, poems, and commentary pieces that reflect on various aspects of contemporary society, from the Peace Conference to domestic issues. Notable pieces include playful critiques of war-related bureaucracy, a narrative on the adventures of a beetle during a café visit, and light-hearted takes on marriage traditions. Overall, the writings seek to entertain while also provoking thought about the absurdities of the time, making it a rich tapestry of early post-war British humor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English wit and humor -- Periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12231 53650 53650