| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Seaman, Owen, 1861-1936 |
| Title |
Punch, Or the London Charivari, Volume 148, January 6th, 1915
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Wayne Hammond and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Punch, Or the London Charivari, Volume 148, January 6th, 1915" by Various is a satirical magazine publication from the early 20th century. This work is a collection of humorous sketches, poems, and commentary that reflect the social and political climate of the time, particularly during the tumultuous period of World War I. The magazine employs comedy to address contemporary issues, including military affairs, politics, and everyday British life. The content of this volume includes various amusing articles and illustrations that underscore the absurdities of warfare and societal norms of the time. There are witty observations about the war, with a focus on British military efforts and the reactions of the populace. Notable pieces include humorous takes on bureaucracy, the behavior of soldiers and civilians, and a mix of whimsical and cynical perspectives that evoke both laughter and reflection amid the harsh realities of war. In particular, the anecdotes, such as those involving spies and the peculiarities of ordinary life under wartime conditions, blend satire with genuine commentary on the human experience during conflict. (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. |
46829 |
| Release Date |
Sep 10, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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