| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-04-21
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-04-21" by Various is a satirical magazine publication written in the early 20th century. This volume of "Punch" captures the humor and commentary on societal issues, politics, and cultural happenings of the time, reflecting the British wit and perspective prevalent in post-World War I society. Likely addressing a range of topics, the content includes amusing anecdotes, puns, and critiques of contemporary events and personalities, characteristic of the magazine's long-standing tradition. The book features various humorous articles and illustrations. It includes sharp societal observations such as the challenges police face with criminals, quirky happenings in English towns, and the ever-changing fashion of love and social life. There is a whimsical poem about love's trials, a comedic narrative involving a gardener named Hobbs caught up in a misunderstanding with the police, and light-hearted anecdotes concerning family and social interactions. Each installment reflects the magazine's ability to engage with current affairs and blend them with amusing narratives, providing readers with both entertainment and a window into the thoughts and concerns of early 20th-century Britain. (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. |
16213 |
| Release Date |
Jul 5, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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