02468cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500620012526400510018730000470023833600260028533700260031133800360033750000310037350801310040452014850053553400450202065300410206585600430210699900170214945342UtSlPG20260610134036.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch or the London Charivari, Vol. 148, January 27, 1915 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-04-07  aProduced by Punch, or the London Charivari, Malcolm Farmer
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http://www.pgdp.net  a"Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 148, January 27, 1915" by Various is a satirical magazine publication typical of early 20th-century England. This collection showcases the humorous and often sharp commentary that "Punch" is known for, particularly as it relates to the events of World War I, emphasizing societal norms, current events, and political satire during the war era. The publication provides insights into the political climate and public sentiment of the time, reflecting the attitudes and concerns prevalent in British society.  The content of this issue features a diverse range of humorous articles, illustrations, and poems that address various contemporary issues, including the war, government responses to food shortages, societal behavior towards the military, and general absurdities associated with wartime life. Highlights include clever jabs at military recruitment, critiques of the government’s handling of food prices, and whimsical narratives about everyday life interspersed with war-related themes. Characters like Jimmy and his bloodhound humorously personify the misguided zeal often associated with civilian engagement in wartime efforts, while poems and illustrations offer a lighthearted yet critical lens on the war's effect on British culture and daily life. Overall, the collection captures the spirit of its time, revealing how humor was used as a coping mechanism in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45342  c86181d86181