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245 1 0 _aPunch or the London Charivari, Vol. 148, January 27, 1915
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
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 2014-04-07
508 _aProduced by Punch, or the London Charivari, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 148, January 27, 1915" by Various is a satirical magazine publication typical of early 20th-century England. This collection showcases the humorous and often sharp commentary that "Punch" is known for, particularly as it relates to the events of World War I, emphasizing societal norms, current events, and political satire during the war era. The publication provides insights into the political climate and public sentiment of the time, reflecting the attitudes and concerns prevalent in British society. The content of this issue features a diverse range of humorous articles, illustrations, and poems that address various contemporary issues, including the war, government responses to food shortages, societal behavior towards the military, and general absurdities associated with wartime life. Highlights include clever jabs at military recruitment, critiques of the government’s handling of food prices, and whimsical narratives about everyday life interspersed with war-related themes. Characters like Jimmy and his bloodhound humorously personify the misguided zeal often associated with civilian engagement in wartime efforts, while poems and illustrations offer a lighthearted yet critical lens on the war's effect on British culture and daily life. Overall, the collection captures the spirit of its time, revealing how humor was used as a coping mechanism in the face of adversity. (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/45342
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