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245 1 0 _aPunch or the London Charivari, October 10, 1920
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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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-12-05
508 _aProduced by Neville Allen, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Punch or the London Charivari, October 10, 1920" by Various is a collection of satirical articles published during the early 20th century. This volume of "Punch", a long-standing British humor magazine, captures the social, political, and cultural climate of post-World War I Britain, with its wit and humor reflecting the sentiments of the time, particularly the absurdities and challenges faced in everyday life following the war. The issue showcases a variety of humorous sketches, caricatures, and witty commentary on contemporary events. Through a blend of clever puns, light-hearted criticism, and whimsical tales, the authors address topics such as the state of politics, societal norms, and even the peculiarities of daily happenings, including the antics of a local hunt and commentary on the changing landscape of consumerism. The humor often reinforces social commentary, using satire to critique everything from the political scene to human nature itself. In essence, this collection serves both as entertainment and a reflection of its era, making it a valuable piece for readers interested in historical satire and British 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/27421
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