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Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, June 17, 1914

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Step back in time with this collection of satirical sketches, poems, and articles that wittily mock early 20th-century British culture and society.

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2008-01-29
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, June 17, 1914" by Various is a witty collection of satirical works that holds up a funhouse mirror to British society in the early 1900s. Through playful articles, comical poems, and amusing drawings, it pokes fun at everything from political happenings and social customs to popular forms of entertainment. The pages are filled with lighthearted takes on strange local happenings, playful observations about how people act, and cheeky jabs at well-known personalities. It's like a time capsule of giggles, showing what folks found funny and important right before the world changed with the start of World War I, and it serves as a reminder of how laughter allows us to make sense of the world's craziness.

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