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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 22, 1917
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2003-12-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Sandra Brown, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 22, 1917" is a collection of satirical articles and illustrations authored by various contributors, published during the early 20th century amidst the backdrop of World War I. This publication, known for its humorous and critical take on contemporary society, politics, and military affairs, provides insights into the attitudes and issues of the time, often employing wit to reflect public sentiment regarding war and its impact on daily life. The content of this volume serves as a reflection of British humor and resilience during the war. It includes a variety of humorous sketches, poems, and commentary on mundane occurrences, all designed to entertain while provoking thought about societal norms and wartime experiences. Highlighted within are stories like that of Private Parks, whose superstition leads him into a series of misadventures on the battlefield, and various satirical pieces that lampoon government decisions and societal absurdities. Overall, the volume successfully blends humor with commentary, providing readers a glimpse into the complexity of life during the war and the British spirit of perseverance and levity in challenging times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10450
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