Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-01-21

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

To be supplied : Project Gutenberg, 2010.

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-01-21" by Various is a collection of humorous articles and illustrations published in an iconic British periodical during the early 20th century. This book reflects the social and political satire typical of the "Punch" style, capturing the cultural landscape of post-World War I Britain. The likely topics center around various contemporary issues, including politics, society, and the quirks of everyday life, all presented through wit and caricature. The anthology features a range of satirical commentaries on events and societal norms of the time, highlighting the absurdities of politics and modern life. Various fictional pieces portray humorous situations involving characters grappling with peculiar dilemmas, such as a diligent undertaker's unexpected courtship and domestic misadventures related to a dead cat. Other segments poke fun at social practices, fashion, and even the post-war zeitgeist, delivering a rich tapestry of humor that engages with prevalent themes of the day. Overall, the book serves as both an entertaining read and a historical document, offering insight into the mindset of early 1920s Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-07-12