Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, June 28th, 1916

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. 150, June 28th, 1916" by Various is a historical publication from the early 20th century. This volume features an array of illustrations, humor, and commentary reflective of the socio-political climate during World War I. As a satirical magazine, it encapsulates the British wit of the time while addressing contemporary events, issues, and everyday life. The content within this edition of Punch combines comic sketches, light-hearted anecdotes, and pointed humor that criticize various aspects of wartime society and politics. It includes satirical pieces on military exemption requests, humorous takes on public reactions to the war, and clever remarks on current affairs, such as the complexities of soldier life and the roles women took on during this period. Through its entertaining format, the magazine provides a glimpse into the psyche of Britain during wartime, highlighting how humor served as a coping mechanism amidst the chaos of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

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

Release date is 2012-02-21