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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, November 28, 1917
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
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 2004-03-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Andy Jewell, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, November 28, 1917" by Various is a historical collection of satirical articles, humor, and cartoons from the renowned British magazine "Punch," published during the early 20th century. This volume captures the spirit of a society deeply embroiled in the turmoil and challenges of World War I, reflecting on themes of war, politics, and everyday life amidst hardship. The content blends wit and humor to critique contemporary events, social norms, and politics. The articles in this volume illustrate a wide range of reactions to the war, from humorous anecdotes about rationing and food shortages to biting commentary on political figures and decisions of the time. Each piece conveys the atmosphere of the period, highlighting both the absurdities of wartime conditions and the resilience of the British public. Characters in the articles range from everyday citizens navigating life under wartime constraints to satirical portrayals of politicians and military figures, often unveiling the humorous undercurrents threading through their serious predicaments. Overall, this collection serves as both a historical document and a testament to the enduring power of satire in social commentary. (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/11443
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