| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Seaman, Owen, 1861-1936 |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-05-12
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Nigel Blower, Jonathan Ingram, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-05-12" by Various is a collection of humorous articles and illustrations published during the early 20th century. This book is part of the famous British satirical magazine "Punch," which has been known for its witty commentary on social and political issues. The volume delves into contemporary events of its time, capturing the cultural climate and the absurdities of daily life in post-World War I England. The content of this volume features a variety of sketches, poems, and short satirical pieces that take aim at everything from political figures to social customs. Articles in this issue discuss topics such as the reopening of the King's yacht, humorous observations on factory work, and the comical misadventures of everyday citizens. The collection mixes light-hearted banter with pointed social critique, creating a delightful tapestry of early 20th-century British humor that resonates with readers both then and now. The illustrations that accompany the text add further dimensions of comedy and wit, making it a vibrant representation of the era's artistic and literary sensibilities. (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. |
24095 |
| Release Date |
Dec 31, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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