Some 'Frightful' War Pictures by W. Heath Robinson
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| Author | Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath), 1872-1944 |
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| Title | Some 'Frightful' War Pictures |
| Note | Reading ease score: 43.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Brian Coe, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Some 'Frightful' War Pictures" by W. Heath Robinson is a collection of satirical illustrations published during the early 20th century, specifically in 1915. The book features a series of humorous and exaggerated depictions related to the First World War, conveying commentary on the absurdities of war through visual art. Robinson's work captures the peculiar circumstances surrounding the conflict while providing a distinct artistic lens on the realities of wartime experiences. The content of the book consists of a variety of full-page illustrations that originally appeared in well-known periodicals. Each illustration addresses different aspects of the war, often with a comedic twist—such as bizarre military inventions, humorous soldier activities, and outlandish military strategies. The images evoke a mix of laughter and reflection, showcasing Robinson's unique ability to infuse humor into serious subjects, emphasizing not only the folly of war but also the resilience of human spirit in the face of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Humor, caricatures, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 64904 |
| Release Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 62 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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