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245	1	0	_aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 26, 1917
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-03-01
508			_aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 26, 1917" by Various is a collection of satirical articles and illustrations published during the early 20th century. This book exemplifies the weekly magazines that flourished in Britain, particularly during the war years, blending humor and commentary on contemporary issues, particularly those surrounding World War I. The content is characterized by its wit, political commentary, and social critique, making it a historical reflection of the societal climate during this tumultuous period. The volume includes a variety of humorous sketches, poems, and articles addressing various topics such as the war, societal norms, and the British home front experience. Notably, it features anecdotes about unique characters, including a pet weevil named Mnemosyne aboard a ship, and satirical takes on wartime economics, government absurdities, and human behavior amid hardship. The overall tone is light-hearted yet critical, using humor to provide commentary on the era's complexities, making it not only entertaining but also a fascinating social document of its time. (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/11629
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