02345cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500630012526400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450801140040552013780051953400450189765300410194285600430198399900170202629522UtSlPG20260610133655.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 23, 1914 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2009-07-27 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 23, 1914" by Various is a satirical magazine publication from the early 20th century. This volume represents a range of comedic sketches and commentary, capturing the societal attitudes and humor of Britain during the First World War. As a notable example of humorous literature, it reflects on wartime life while weaving together political, social, and occasional whimsical themes, showcasing the blend of satire and current events typical of the Punch magazine format. The book consists of various articles, cartoons, and poems that provide a humorous lens on the events and sentiments of the time, particularly related to the ongoing war. It includes satirical takes on military affairs, the absurdities of wartime propaganda, and a range of clever quips that highlight the juxtaposition of everyday civilian life against the backdrop of conflict. Writers and illustrators depict scenes of soldiers, civilians, and politicians, often poking fun at the mishaps and unexpected occurrences that arise in a nation at war while maintaining an overarching sense of British resilience and humor in the face of hardship. Through its clever satire, the volume captures the essence of a society grappling with immense change and uncertainty during the early months of the Great War. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29522 c70370d70370