TY  - BOOK
AU  - Various
TI  - Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-01
AV  - AP 
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - English wit and humor -- Periodicals
N1  - Release date is 2005-09-18; Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the Online
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N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16717
ER  -