"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, Jan. 15, 1919" by Various is a compilation of funny pictures and mocking writings from the time right after World War I. This book comes from a time when society was thinking about itself and things were changing, by giving people a funny look at what was happening around them, like politics and culture, as Britain got used to life after the war. It makes fun of the strange parts of daily life and government through smart jokes and fun humor. The sketches and articles in this book make fun of politicians, social rules, and what it was like to live through the war. Each story shows what it was like for a country getting better after the war, with funny thoughts on important topics like people leaving the army, social gatherings, and strange government choices. The humor uses irony and exaggeration to make people think while also making them laugh, which makes it a fun read for anyone who likes to learn about history and humor from that time.

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, Jan. 15, 1919
By Various
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Step back in time and laugh at the clever jokes that poke fun at the weirdness of life and politics right after a world-changing war.
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