Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, June 2, 1920

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, Volume 158, June 2, 1920" by Various is a collection of satirical articles and illustrations, typical of the early 20th century. The book features witty commentary on the social, political, and cultural issues of the time, reflecting the disarray and humor of post-World War I Britain. Written in a period marked by significant upheaval, this collection showcases the editorial style and humorous critique that "Punch" was well-known for. The content of this volume is filled with humorous observations on contemporary society, such as the absurdities of daily life and scathing remarks on political figures like Lenin. It includes amusing anecdotes, quirky poems, and illustrations that collectively depict British life in an entertaining light. Through a series of humorous vignettes, it captures the public sentiment of the era, touching on topics from cricket and politics to social etiquette and economic issues. The result is a rich tapestry of satire that not only entertains but also serves as a historical commentary on the changing landscape of British society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-01-25