| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, April 9, 1919
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, April 9, 1919" by Various is a humorous periodical published in the early 20th century. It is a collection of satirical articles and cartoons that reflect the social and political climate of post-World War I Britain. Through its wit and satire, the publication addresses various topics of contemporary interest, from military affairs to domestic life and the quirks of society. The content of this particular volume features a range of humorous observations on the absurdities of post-war life, such as the challenges of transitioning from wartime economy to peace, the bureaucracy of the War Office, and the quirks of British citizens adjusting to a new reality. It includes light-hearted commentary on topics like food shortages, the military, and societal norms. The volume captures the spirit of the time with clever wordplay and satire, making it a reflective piece on British life during a period of significant change. The individual contributions vary in style and subject, all maintaining a comedic tone that invites readers to chuckle at the everyday absurdities experienced in the aftermath of the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
English wit and humor -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12614 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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