02344cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500610012526400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250801140040352013790051753400450189665300410194185600430198299900170202528092UtSlPG20260610133636.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 7, 1914 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2009-02-15 aProduced by Neville Allen, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"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.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28092 c69001d69001