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Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, January 31, 1917
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, January 31, 1917" is a satirical periodical published during the early 20th century. As part of the long-running "Punch" series, it features a blend of humorous articles, political commentary, and illustrations reflecting societal attitudes during World War I. The content likely revolves around the daily events and challenges faced by people during this tumultuous period, employing satire to provide insights into the cultural and political climate of the time. This volume of "Punch" captures various social and political themes through wit and humor, often targeting the absurdities and hardships of life during wartime. The pieces range from clever quips about the challenges of the war effort, critiques of government policies, and amusing anecdotes about ordinary citizens navigating life amid a global conflict. Characters such as soldiers, civilians, and prominent figures of the time emerge in comical sketches, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit even in difficult circumstances. Through satire, the book invites readers to reflect on the impact of war on society and the eccentricities of human behavior in response to adversity. (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. |
14516 |
| Release Date |
Jan 5, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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