Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 21, 1914

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. 147, October 21, 1914" by Various is a satirical magazine publication created during the early 20th century. This book serves as a collection of humorous articles, sketches, and poems, primarily providing commentary on the events and social issues of its time, particularly during World War I. The content captures the sentiments of the British public through satire, making light of serious issues while also reflecting the challenges and perspectives faced during wartime. In this volume, the magazine features a mix of illustrations and written works that poke fun at prominent figures and societal behaviors during the war. The issues covered range from the absurdities of military life, the recruiting efforts, and the trials of daily life, all set against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict. Notable pieces include humorous essays about schoolboy impressions of the war, satirical poems addressing the Kaiser's antics, and light-hearted takes on the seriousness of the war, such as the recruitment efforts and the experiences of soldiers. Overall, the content offers both a reflection of and an escape from the harsh realities of life during the First World War, engaging readers with wit and irony. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Punch, or the London Charivari, Neville Allen, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2009-03-21