02152cam a22003013u 4500 16563 UtSlPG 20260610133404.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, March 3rd, 1920 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 2005-08-20 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, March 3rd, 1920" by Various is a satirical magazine collection published in the early 20th century, specifically in the post-World War I era. This publication, recognized for its humorous commentary on contemporary society and politics, showcases a range of witty sketches, poems, and articles that reflect the absurdities and challenges of the time, often employing satire and parody to critique various subjects. The content of this volume includes a variety of humorous takes on societal norms and political events of the era, covering topics like the aftermath of the war, the behavior of politicians, and the quirks of everyday life. For instance, anecdotes about a lunatic waltzing in a dance hall or government mix-ups with taxi fares highlight the absurdity of post-war society. Through its diverse sections, including "Charivaria," poems, and columns, the book captures the spirit of humor of the time while providing a lighthearted yet critical view of the world in 1920, making it both an entertaining and insightful read for those interested in historical social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English wit and humor -- Periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16563 57951 57951