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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, March 18, 1914
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
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 2007-10-19
508 _aE-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, David King, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, March 18, 1914" by Various is a satirical periodical published in the early 20th century. This volume includes a compilation of humorous sketches, political commentary, and societal observations, reflecting the cultural milieu of its time. The primary topic tackles the social and political atmosphere of pre-World War I Britain, using wit and satire to comment on contemporary events and trends. The content of this volume captures various humorous anecdotes and caricatures imbued with social commentary. For example, it showcases dialogues about societal conventions, such as the absurdity of fashion and the significance of material possessions, such as top hats. Political figures are playfully critiqued, as seen in jokes about elections and political scandals. The sketches touch on subjects from legal issues to theatrical performances, all while using a light-hearted tone that aims to entertain the reader while provoking thought about the society of the time. Overall, this compilation reflects Punch's tradition of blending humor with critique, providing both laughter and insight into the early 20th-century British life. (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/23087
999 _c64141
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