Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, June 13, 1917

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 152, June 13, 1917" by Various is a humorous periodical publication written during the early 20th century. As a snapshot of life during World War I, it reflects the sentiments, challenges, and absurdities of British society in the midst of war. The book likely covers a wide range of topics, from satire on military affairs to whimsical commentary on everyday life and challenges faced by the populace. The content of this volume is a collection of witty sketches, caricatures, and political satire that critiques social, political, and military events of its day. It includes comedic takes on military orders, peculiar news items, and fictional narratives that highlight the absurdities of wartime life, such as the plight of soldiers and civilians alike. Each section combines humor with poignant reflections on the state of the war, offering readers both entertainment and a lens into the zeitgeist of 1917 Britain. Through clever illustrations and light-hearted prose, the publication captures the resilience and satire of a society grappling with the unprecedented turmoil of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Sandra Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2005-04-23