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Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, June 25, 1919
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Sandra Brown and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, June 25, 1919" is a humorous periodical publication created by various authors during the early 20th century, specifically after World War I. This volume of "Punch" features a collection of satirical commentary, sketches, and poems that address contemporary societal issues, politics, and everyday British life in a post-war context. The likely topic revolves around social satire and commentary on British culture, politics, and the prevailing attitudes of the time. The contents of this issue range from whimsical anecdotes and clever verse to sharp political satire, characterizing the disillusionment and humor of a nation recovering from war. For example, it discusses quirky news stories such as a man wishing to barter whisky for a government loan and delves into various social behaviors, revealing the absurdities of life in postwar Britain. It features a poem that critiques American political meddling in Irish affairs and runners in a whimsical race that exemplifies military absurdities. Through its witty observations and clever illustrations, the issue reflects the spirit of British resilience and the tendency to use humor as a means to cope with the complexities of life in a changing world. (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. |
11712 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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