Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, May 23, 1917 by Various
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| Author | Various |
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| Title | Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, May 23, 1917 |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Sandra Brown, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, May 23, 1917" by Various is a satirical magazine publication from the early 20th century. Known for its humorous commentary on contemporary society, politics, and events, the issue reflects on life during the First World War, using wit to address the absurdities and challenges of the time. The content serves as both entertainment and social critique, utilizing humor to provide insight into the public sentiment and wartime experiences of that era. This particular volume of "Punch" features a variety of comic sketches, parodies, and written pieces that lampoon both the war effort and the people involved, including politicians, military personnel, and society at large. From the humorous observations about everyday life, peculiarities of wartime existence, and the ongoing political situation, the magazine aims to lighten the heavy atmosphere brought on by the war while thoughtfully engaging with its themes. Characters are drawn from a range of professions and social settings, illustrating a broad spectrum of British society navigating the unprecedented realities of World War I. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | English wit and humor -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15512 |
| Release Date | Mar 31, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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