| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, March 17, 1920
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Sandra Brown, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, March 17, 1920" by Various is a satirical magazine publication written in the early 20th century. Known for its humorous take on contemporary society and political affairs, the book captures the zeitgeist of post-World War I Britain, addressing various issues with wit and irony. It likely covers topics ranging from politics and sports to social commentary, reflecting the cultural atmosphere of the time. The content of this volume is a collection of humorous articles, sketches, and illustrations that satirize various aspects of British life. It includes reports on local and national events, such as the misadventures of historical figures and fictional characters addressing contemporary issues. Humorously exaggerated commentary on topics like the proposed construction of a tunnel between England and the United States, the antics of politicians, and quirks of rural life creates an entertaining tapestry of British society in the year 1920. Each piece serves to amuse while simultaneously critiquing the absurdities observed in daily life and politics during that period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
English wit and humor -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15615 |
| Release Date |
Apr 13, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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