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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 14, 1914
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2009-03-19
508 _aProduced by Punch, or the London Charivari, Neville Allen, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 14, 1914" by Various is a collection of humorous and satirical articles, illustrations, and poems published during the early 20th century. As a periodical, it reflects British society's response to the events and anxieties surrounding World War I, particularly in October 1914 when the war was just beginning to significantly impact life in Britain. The content focuses on the war, social commentary, and the absurdities of contemporary life, showcasing the mix of humor and seriousness that characterized the era. This specific volume of "Punch" delivers a variety of witty pieces that lampoon both the ongoing war and life on the home front. It features humorous takes on military life, the peculiarities of political figures, and the everyday struggles of ordinary people affected by the conflict. Notably, the text illustrates the British public's attempts to cope with the harsh realities of war through humor, satire, and commentary on the role of women and men during this tumultuous time. The volume also explores themes of patriotism, duty, and social class, with a keen eye for the absurdities that arise in such dire circumstances. Overall, it serves as a fascinating snapshot of a society grappling with the complexities of war while attempting to maintain a sense of normalcy through humor. (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/28360
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