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Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 23, 1914

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst a world at war, a magazine uses wit and humor to expose absurdities and reveal the lighter side of a nation's resilience.

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2009-07-27
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"Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 23, 1914" by Various is a comedic magazine that cleverly mocks British life as it happens in the First World War period. Packed with funny stories, drawings, and poems, this magazine gives readers a lighthearted look at serious topics like battles, leaders, and the strange things people do during wartime. It’s full of jokes about army mess-ups, making fun of war news, with stories about normal people trying to get by with soldiers and leaders being silly, all showing how the British stayed strong and kept their sense of humour during tough times. With its sharp jokes and funny pictures, the magazine shows what it was like for people dealing with big changes and unsure times during the start of the Great War.

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