02415cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500590012526400510018430000470023533600260028233700260030833800360033450000310037050801140040152014520051553400450196765300410201285600430205399900170209636995UtSlPG20260610133837.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, or The London Charivari, Vol. 150, May 31, 1916 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2011-08-07 aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"Punch, or The London Charivari, Vol. 150, May 31, 1916" by Various is a satirical periodical published during the early 20th century, known for its humorous take on contemporary issues. This particular volume serves as a snapshot of British society and politics during World War I, addressing myriad themes ranging from military affairs to civilian life with sharp wit and irony. The content primarily focuses on satirical articles, poems, and illustrations that critique and entertain, showcasing the distinctive voice of the publication renowned for its clever commentary on wartime happenings. Within this volume, readers will find a variety of humorous sketches and verses that cover topics like the absurdities of war, political commentary, and societal quirks of the time. The text juxtaposes serious issues with comedic elements, often poking fun at both the British military’s endeavors and the home front’s responses to wartime demands. For instance, engaging dialogues between characters reveal the societal attitudes towards conscientious objectors and military engagements, while inventive scenarios capture the absurdity and resilience of the British spirit in the face of adversity. Collectively, these contributions provide a lively yet reflective commentary on life during a tumultuous period, engaging readers with both humor and critical insight into the realities of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36995 c77835d77835