TY - BOOK AU - Various TI - Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, April 18, 1917 AV - AP PY - 2005/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - English wit and humor -- Periodicals N1 - Release date is 2005-02-12; Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, April 18, 1917" by Various is a satirical periodical published during the early 20th century. This book is a collection of humorous and political sketches, jokes, poems, and commentary reflecting the events and sentiments of the time, particularly set against the backdrop of World War I. The content generally includes witticisms regarding politics, social matters, and various absurdities of daily life during wartime. In this particular volume, readers encounter a variety of sketches and amusing articles that comment on contemporary issues, from military service and rationing to social quirks and absurdities. Each piece provides a humorous take on serious topics, such as the discontent surrounding food rationing, the nature of leadership during wartime, and the eccentricities of various characters involved in the war effort. The humor ranges from light-hearted banter to sharp political satire, signifying the public’s resilience during a challenging time, reflecting both the absurdity and tragedy of life during the war. Overall, this volume captures a snapshot of wartime British humor and social commentary in a way that remains engaging and relevant to readers interested in historical satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15021 ER -