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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-10-06
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 2005-12-26
508 _aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net/)
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-10-06" by Various is a collection of humorous illustrations, satirical articles, and lighthearted commentary on contemporary social and political issues, reflecting the early 20th century. The publication, a staple of British humor, serves as a snapshot of cultural attitudes and events in post-World War I Britain, focusing on a variety of topics from domestic life to politics and public grievances expressed in a witty manner. The content of this volume encompasses an array of amusing anecdotes, mock news items, and comical poems, all designed to provoke laughter while subtly critiquing societal norms and current affairs. The readers encounter whimsical characters and absurd situations, such as a cab driver discussing the traits of unusual pedestrians, and a humorous take on the absurdities of the coal industry. Through its playful language and clever observations on everyday life, "Punch" aims to entertain its audience while offering a lens into the zeitgeist of the period, characterized by both recovery and the challenges faced in a changing world. The lighthearted tone is complemented with illustrations that enhance the comedic effect, marking this work as a significant piece of cultural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals
700 1 _aSeaman, Owen,
_d1861-1936
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17397
999 _c58785
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