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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, May 10, 1916
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-10-14
508 _aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, David King, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, May 10, 1916" by Various is a satirical magazine publication that captures the wit and humor of early 20th-century British society during World War I. This particular volume features a blend of political commentary, social observations, and humorous anecdotes reflective of the era, indicative of the magazine's long history as a platform for satire since its inception in the mid-19th century. The content provides insights into the British public's perception of events such as the war and social changes happening at the time. The book comprises a series of illustrated articles, poems, and sketches that address various topics including military life, social mores, and national events, all laced with humor and irony. The text illustrates the absurdities faced by soldiers and civilians alike during wartime, featuring fictional dialogues between characters grappling with the realities of combat and societal expectations. Contributions range from comedic exchanges regarding military supplies to pointed reflections on the ongoing war efforts, revealing both the resilience and frustrations of the British public as they navigate the complexities of a nation at war while trying to maintain a sense of normalcy and humor. (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/22992
999 _c64057
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