02085cam a22003013u 4500 14974 UtSlPG 20260610133342.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, April 4, 1917 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-02-08 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, April 4, 1917" is a satirical magazine article published by Various authors during the early 20th century. This edition reflects the societal and political climate of World War I, characterized by humor and wit. The content primarily addresses the absurdities and challenges faced during wartime, touching on subjects like rationing, military affairs, and the inherent folly of human behavior. The issue includes a variety of humorous pieces and illustrations that critique contemporary events and figures, from the German military to British society's response to wartime shortages. With an assortment of short articles, poems, and light-hearted commentary, it serves as both entertaining and thought-provoking, illustrating the impact of war on daily life, the absurdity of bureaucracy, and the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity. The comedic tone provides a lens through which readers can view the complexities of the era, showcasing Punch's role in providing both satire and relief through laughter during challenging times. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English wit and humor -- Periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14974 56362 56362