02344cam a22003013u 4500 28092 UtSlPG 20260610133636.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 7, 1914 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-02-15 Produced by Neville Allen, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 7, 1914" by Various is a collection of satirical articles and illustrations from the early 20th century, specifically during the tumultuous period of World War I. This edition of "Punch," a popular British weekly magazine known for its humorous commentary on contemporary events, reflects the social and political sentiments of the time. The likely topic of this volume centers around commentary and satire on the war, military affairs, and the absurdities of society as they grapple with the implications of the ongoing conflict. The content of this edition encompasses a range of comedic pieces, drawings, and poems that address the war and its various players, including jests about military protocol, British patriotism, and the absurdities of the enemy. Through humorous anecdotes, the articles lampoon the Kaiser, comment on the state of the British military, and provide humorous takes on daily life affected by the war, such as recruiting officers and civilian reactions to wartime conditions. Satirical letters to the Kaiser, along with witty commentary on events of the day, provide a vivid portrayal of British society's attempts to maintain a sense of humor in the face of global strife, showcasing the resilience and creativity of the period's cultural commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English wit and humor -- Periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28092 69001 69001