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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, April 4, 1917

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a world gripped by war, laughter becomes a weapon as society's follies and hardships are turned on their head, offering a comedic escape from the grim realities of the time.

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2005-02-08
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, April 4, 1917" is a collection of satirical writings by Various authors that uses humor to examine life during World War I. With wit and comedy, the issue presents how war affected people, addressing topics like rationing, the armed forces, and the foolish side of human nature, while commenting on current events and people, from the troops of Germany to how British society dealt with shortages. With lighthearted articles, poems, and funny remarks, this edition both entertains and makes you think, showing how war changed everyday living, the silliness of officialdom, and how people kept going when life was hard.

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