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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, May 21, 1919

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Dive into a world of whimsical wit and societal spoofs as a collection of writers hilariously dissect post-WWI life, one joke at a time.

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2004-05-01
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, May 21, 1919" is a compilation of comical writings and artwork by various artists from the British magazine "Punch" that offers a window into the world just after World War One. This edition uses jokes and clever observations to comment on the peace talks, the effects of the war, and regular life in Britain after the war. The stories and poems include funny looks at how the war was handled and even a chronicle of a beetle’s wild visit to a cafe, plus jokes about getting married. The book is meant to be fun, but it also makes readers think about the funny situations of the time, revealing a lively picture of early post-war British humor.

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