02255cam a22003013u 4500 24992 UtSlPG 20260610133555.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 22, 1914 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-04-05 Produced by Neville Allen, Hagay Giller, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 22, 1914" by Various is a satirical publication from the early 20th century, reflecting the social and political climate of the time through humor and caricatures. This volume of "Punch" combines various humorous articles, commentary, and illustrations, capturing the essence of British society just before the outbreak of World War I. It addresses a wide array of topics, from politics and social issues to cultural trends and everyday life, providing insights into the era's concerns and values. This particular edition features a series of witty commentaries on contemporary events and social satire, exemplifying the magazine's trademark style. Among the amusing articles are parodies of political figures, whimsical anecdotes about daily life, and humorous observations on sports and societal norms. The narrative touches on issues like suffrage, the upper class, the absurdity of wartime politics, and even the quirks of the British social elite, all presented in a light-hearted and ironic manner. Through its clever wordplay and sharp critique, the volume serves as a snapshot of British life in July 1914, just before the seismic changes brought about by World War I. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English wit and humor -- Periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24992 65993 65993