02176cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500640012526400510018930000470024033600260028733700260031333800360033950000310037550801150040652011660052153400450168765300410173270000290177385600430180299900170184526969UtSlPG20260610133621.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, August 19th, 1914 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2008-10-19 aProduced by Neville Allen, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, August 19th, 1914" by Various is a satirical magazine publication from the early 20th century. This edition of Punch features a blend of humorous commentary and artistic illustrations, reflecting the societal and political climate of the time as World War I was just beginning. The content often addresses current events, pokes fun at the war, and comments on national sentiment, making it a fascinating snapshot of public opinion during a pivotal moment in history. Throughout this volume, the various sketches and articles engage with the war's impact on daily life, with a blend of wit and sarcasm prevalent in the writing. Contributors offer reflections on the growing tension in Europe, the concept of a moratorium on debts as a humorous coping mechanism, and depict lively scenes from everyday life during wartime. The recurring themes highlight the absurdities and ironies of war, alongside the resilience and determination of the British people as they confront unprecedented challenges, creating a lively dialogue that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals1 aSeaman, Owen,d1861-193640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26969 c67878d67878