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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, March 21, 1917

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst a world at war, a magazine lampoons leaders and everyday life with sharp wit and playful jest.

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2004-12-25
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, March 21, 1917" by Various is a humorous magazine that uses satire and wit to comment on social, political, and cultural happenings of the time, especially concerning World War I. Through comical drawings, playful satire, and clever jokes, "Punch" takes a humorous yet critical approach, often poking fun at well-known people such as the Kaiser, while also commenting on the daily lives of ordinary people facing wartime difficulties. The volume blends sketches, reports on the war, and playful character interactions to critique society. The writing is full of irony and clever wordplay, aiming to lighten the mood about the anxieties and absurdities of life during the war.

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