| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Seaman, Owen, 1861-1936 |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-01-14
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.2 (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 (https://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-01-14" by Various is a satirical magazine collection published in the early 20th century. Known for its humorous takes on contemporary societal issues, political commentary, and cultural observations, this volume reflects the post-World War I British society grappling with the aftermath of the conflict and shifting social norms. The content is primarily focused on the satire of everyday life and politics, using wit and humor to critique various aspects of society. The collection includes a variety of humorous sketches, essays, and cartoons that cover a wide range of topics relevant to the time. The pieces address events like political changes, social behaviors, and economic conditions in a light-hearted manner. For instance, there are playful jabs at government decisions, humorous anecdotes about domestic life, and satirical observations on fashion and public figures. The contributors utilize absurdity and irony to highlight the contradictions and quirks of British life in the wake of a tumultuous period, making "Punch" a quintessential reflection of its era's humor and societal commentary. (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. |
16107 |
| Release Date |
Jun 22, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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