Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 21, 1914

"Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 21, 1914" by Various is a collection of comedic writings and illustrations that capture a slice of life during World War I. This book uses humor to comment on happenings and trends through jokes, drawings, and poems. The magazine expresses what British people thought and felt by joking about important topics, showing both the funny and hard parts of being at war. The writings make war subjects seem silly, like making fun of military stuff, the push to get people to join the army, and how everyday life changed. With funny stories about what kids thought of the war, silly poems about leaders to light-hearted stories of war experiences, this volume gave readers a way to laugh and think during wartime.