Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, July 25, 1917

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst war and struggle, a collection of satirical sketches and articles offers comic relief by poking fun at society and the absurdities of everyday life.

Genres

Humour Literature

Released

2004-03-01

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Summary

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, July 25, 1917" by Various is a comedic magazine from the WWI era, showcasing the era's view on current happenings by using amusing drawings, stories, and mocking jokes. It uses comedy to cover serious subjects like daily life during war, critiquing authority figures, and wartime difficulties experienced by average people. The magazine includes funny stories about the war, jokes about food being scarce, and takes on subjects like propaganda, blending made-up stories with real-world events to give a full picture of the time in an entertaining way during a time of conflict..