02362cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500620012526400510018730000470023833600260028533700260031133800360033750000310037350801140040452013960051853400450191465300410195985600430200099900170204329491UtSlPG20260610133654.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 9, 1914 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-07-22  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, December 9, 1914" by Various is an edition of the satirical magazine Punch, published during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. This magazine serves as a collection of political satire, humorous commentary, and caricatures, reflecting the social attitudes and issues of the time, particularly against the backdrop of the Great War.  The content primarily discusses topics related to the war, societal changes, and various public figures, often employing wit and humor to critique and engage with the prevailing events of the day.  This volume captures a variety of topical humor, including commentaries on military affairs, government decisions, and public sentiments regarding the war. The articles consist of humorous takes on the actions and perceived attitudes of political figures, soldiers, and civilians alike, often poking fun at misunderstandings and the absurdities arising from the war. For instance, it features satirical poems and sketches that represent both the seriousness of the wartime situation and the everyday absurdities experienced by people during this tumultuous period. By combining light-hearted commentary with pressing issues, this collection provides both amusement and insight into the socio-political climate of early World War I Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29491  c70339d70339