Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, February 25, 1914

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, February 25, 1914" by Various is a collection of satirical articles and humorous illustrations written during the early 20th century. This publication exemplifies the style of the British satirical magazine "Punch," known for its wit and social commentary. The topics covered in this issue range from political satire to commentary on social norms, reflecting the cultural and political climate of the time. The content of this edition features various short pieces that lampoon well-known figures, both public and political, and mock societal issues. For example, the humorous account regarding the German Crown Prince suffering from mumps highlights the trivialities of royal life, while another piece playfully examines civil war estimates with a focus on government responsibilities. Other satirical comments touch on the absurdities of contemporary culture, such as wedding customs and political melodrama, all presented with a sharp and humorous tone that invites readers to reflect on the events of the day through a comedic lens. The blending of sketches and text encapsulates the prevalent satire of early 20th-century British society, making this collection a vibrant historical account of its zeitgeist. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Matt Whittaker, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2007-12-07