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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, August 18th, 1920
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
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 2005-09-17
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, August 18th, 1920" by Various is a satirical magazine format publication originating from the early 20th century. This edition of "Punch" features a collection of amusing sketches, sharp wit, and social commentary reflective of post-World War I British society. Through its lighthearted yet critical tone, the content highlights various contemporary issues and cultural observations of the time, with a focus on humor and satire. The book encompasses a range of topics, each presented with clever quips and illustrations. It includes reports and musings on civil unrest, social absurdities, and notable figures from the political landscape, often addressing the paradoxes and contradictions present in everyday situations. For instance, it covers humorous takes on civil war in Ireland, the high cost of living, and the eccentricities of local governance, alongside whimsical pieces like a fictional account of a character named "Sir Bowles," who imagines himself as a knight in a comedic battle. The blend of light humor with social critique creates a rich tapestry of early 20th-century British life as conveyed through the lens of "Punch." (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/16707
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