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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 29, 1914
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-04-07
508 _aProduced by Matt Whittaker, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 29, 1914" by Various is a collection of humorous and satirical articles published in a well-known British periodical during the early 20th century. The book features a compilation of witty commentary, caricatures, and clever observations on contemporary social and political issues of the time. With its blend of humor and critique, the publication reflects the sentiments of society just before the onset of significant global events, showcasing attitudes and manners of the era. The content of this volume includes a variety of topics, from amusing anecdotes about public figures to parodying politics and cultural norms. The pieces are characterized by clever wordplay, puns, and a lighthearted but incisive take on events like military activities, celebrity antics, and social etiquette. For instance, it discusses a French airman mistakenly crossing into German airspace and the absurdities of competition among animals in zoos. Additionally, the volume features fictional dialogues and sketches that capture the essence of society, from highbrow intellectual conversations to simple everyday interactions, all embedding a humorous critique of the customs and follies of the time. (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/25010
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