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Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 4, 1914

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst the chaos of war, a magazine uses clever jokes and satire to reflect on the British experience.

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2009-04-01
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Summary

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 4, 1914" is a compilation of amusing and satirical content from Punch magazine, created by its various authors during the beginning of World War I. The compilation uses clever jokes and social reflections, which was the style for that specific magazine. The writing reveals what British people thought of this particular moment in time, while also dealing with major war issues. The compilation has light and funny stories as well as satire about the war, how people reacted to the war, and regular life in Britain during wartime. The articles include funny stories that are amusing about soldiers, judges of German advertisements, and fun stories concerning political people, while writings express feelings of war. Illustrations underline strange situations, such as a funny hair product salesman or the British army suddenly attacking the enemy. The pieces provide amusement along with reflections on how the war impacted the people, which makes it a valuable look into British fun and survival during a difficult time.

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