02035cam a22003013u 4500 16717 UtSlPG 20260610133406.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-01 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 2005-09-18 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-01" by Various is a collection of humorous articles and illustrations from the British satirical magazine "Punch," written during the early 20th century, specifically around the post-World War I period. This publication reflects the social and political climate of the time, employing satire and wit to comment on contemporary issues, events, and figures, exposing the absurdities of daily life. The book features an assortment of sketches, poems, and humorous commentary, covering topics such as labor strikes, political figures, societal norms, and human behavior. Readers can find satirical pieces addressing the challenges faced after the war, including the discussions surrounding unemployment and social reforms, illustrated with amusing anecdotes and cartoonish depictions. The satire serves not only to entertain but also to provoke thought about the political and social landscape of the time, making it a reflective snapshot of the early 1920s British society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English wit and humor -- Periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16717 58105 58105