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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 8, 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 2004-04-01
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, August 8, 1917" is a satirical publication by various authors, part of the "Punch" magazine series, which has been a hallmark of British humor since the Victorian era. This particular volume, written during the early 20th century amidst the backdrop of World War I, primarily tackles the social and political issues of the time with a blend of wit and humor. The book serves as a reflection of wartime life, portraying the absurdities and challenges faced by individuals and societies during the ongoing global conflict. The content of this volume is composed of a series of humorous articles, sketches, and cartoons that address various aspects of life during WWI. It reveals the irony and paradoxes of war, such as military life, civilian concerns, and the folly of bureaucracy, often through exaggerated anecdotes and fictional dialogues. Various facets of English society are critiqued, including the conduct of military officials, wartime rationing, and absurd public claims. The volume humorously underscores the day-to-day experiences of people coping with the realities of war, blending insightful commentary with light-hearted satire, showcasing the resilience of British humor even during difficult 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/11910
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