02226cam a22003133u 4500 29454 UtSlPG 20260610133654.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 25, 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 2009-07-19 Produced by Punch, or the London Charivari, Malcolm Farmer, Katherine Ward and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 25, 1914" by Various is a collection of satirical writings and illustrations from the publication "Punch," which is known for its humorous commentary and political satire. The book captures the atmosphere of early 20th century London during the tumultuous times of World War I. Through witty observations and humorous sketches, it discusses contemporary social and political issues, reflecting the challenges and sentiments of the time. The contents of this volume include a variety of entertaining and satirical pieces, poking fun at political leaders, societal norms, and the absurdities of war. From light-hearted jests about military life and commentary on recruitment efforts to critiques of public figures and commentary on national events, the work collectively serves as a light yet poignant reminder of the era. The humor often draws on the English tradition of irony and serves as both entertainment and a vehicle for social critique, providing readers with insights into how people coped with the grave realities of the war while still managing to find moments of levity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English wit and humor -- Periodicals Seaman, Owen, 1861-1936 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29454 70302 70302