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Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 25, 1914

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst a world at war, a collection of wit and satire emerges, offering a humorous reflection of society's norms and the era's absurdities.

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2009-07-19
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"Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 25, 1914" by Various is a compilation of funny writings and pictures from "Punch," a magazine famous for its clever jokes and making fun of politics. It shows what London was like in the early 1900s when World War I was happening. With smart jokes and funny drawings, it talks about what was going on in society and politics, showing the problems and feelings people had back then. The book has lots of fun and silly stories that make fun of leaders, how people acted, and the silliness of war. It includes easy-to-understand jokes about being in the army, opinions on getting people to join, and thoughts on important people and things happening in the country; it’s a light but serious reminder of the time. The sense of humor uses English irony to entertain and also comment on society, helping readers understand how people dealt with the serious war while still finding ways to laugh.

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