02255cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500640012526400510018930000470024033600260028733700260031333800360033950000310037550801480040652012410055453400450179565300410184070000290188185600430191029669UtSlPG20260610133657.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 30, 1914 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2009-08-11 aProduced by Punch, or the London Charivari, Malcolm Farmer, Katherine Ward, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 30, 1914" by Various is a collection of satirical articles and illustrations published during the early 20th century. This volume features humorous reflections on political and social issues of the time, particularly in relation to World War I. The content likely addresses the absurdities and tragedies of war, exploring public sentiment through wit and humor typical of the Punch magazine style. This specific issue encompasses a diverse range of topics, including critiques of wartime leadership, ironies surrounding neutrality, and commentary on the behaviors of both soldiers and civilians during the war. Among its sketches and poems, it features the voice of soldiers discussing their experiences, observations on military life, and letters purportedly written to prominent figures such as the Kaiser. The tone maintains a lighthearted yet critical perspective, offering readers a glimpse into the cultural atmosphere of the time while providing a poignant commentary on the ongoing conflict. Through satire, the magazine seeks not only to entertain but also to provoke thought regarding the realities of war and human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals1 aSeaman, Owen,d1861-193640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29669