Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-10-06 by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
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| Editor | Seaman, Owen, 1861-1936 |
| Title | Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-10-06 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net/) |
| Summary | "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-10-06" by Various is a collection of humorous illustrations, satirical articles, and lighthearted commentary on contemporary social and political issues, reflecting the early 20th century. The publication, a staple of British humor, serves as a snapshot of cultural attitudes and events in post-World War I Britain, focusing on a variety of topics from domestic life to politics and public grievances expressed in a witty manner. The content of this volume encompasses an array of amusing anecdotes, mock news items, and comical poems, all designed to provoke laughter while subtly critiquing societal norms and current affairs. The readers encounter whimsical characters and absurd situations, such as a cab driver discussing the traits of unusual pedestrians, and a humorous take on the absurdities of the coal industry. Through its playful language and clever observations on everyday life, "Punch" aims to entertain its audience while offering a lens into the zeitgeist of the period, characterized by both recovery and the challenges faced in a changing world. The lighthearted tone is complemented with illustrations that enhance the comedic effect, marking this work as a significant piece of cultural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | English wit and humor -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17397 |
| Release Date | Dec 26, 2005 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 274 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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