| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Seaman, Owen, 1861-1936 |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 22, 1916
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, David King, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 22, 1916" by Various is a historical satire publication written during the early 20th century, specifically amidst the backdrop of World War I. This volume is part of the long-running British magazine Punch, known for its political cartoons, humorous articles, and commentary on society. The likely topic of this particular issue revolves around the social and political climate of Britain during the war, employing humor and criticism to reflect public sentiment and current events. The content of this volume features a variety of satirical pieces and humorous illustrations addressing contemporary issues such as the war, political figures, and societal changes. Through clever wit and humorous anecdotes, the authors comment on topics like military service, government inefficiencies, and social dilemmas faced by civilians during wartime. Notable segments illustrate the absurdity of bureaucratic processes, the struggles of soldiers at the front, and the interactions between citizens and leaders, ultimately portraying the humorous yet poignant reality of life in Britain during this challenging time. (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. |
22805 |
| Release Date |
Sep 29, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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