Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, March 18, 1914

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

Seaman, Owen, 1861-1936

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, March 18, 1914" by Various is a satirical periodical published in the early 20th century. This volume includes a compilation of humorous sketches, political commentary, and societal observations, reflecting the cultural milieu of its time. The primary topic tackles the social and political atmosphere of pre-World War I Britain, using wit and satire to comment on contemporary events and trends. The content of this volume captures various humorous anecdotes and caricatures imbued with social commentary. For example, it showcases dialogues about societal conventions, such as the absurdity of fashion and the significance of material possessions, such as top hats. Political figures are playfully critiqued, as seen in jokes about elections and political scandals. The sketches touch on subjects from legal issues to theatrical performances, all while using a light-hearted tone that aims to entertain the reader while provoking thought about the society of the time. Overall, this compilation reflects Punch's tradition of blending humor with critique, providing both laughter and insight into the early 20th-century British life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, David King, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2007-10-19