Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 16, 1914 By: Various |
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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 16, 1914" is a collection of satirical cartoons, humorous essays, and witty commentary on various topics of the time. The publication provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and political climate of early 20th century England.
The cartoons are especially noteworthy, as they deftly weave together clever wordplay and sharp observations to poke fun at the absurdities of society. From political figures to societal conventions, no topic is off-limits for the biting satire of "Punch."
While some of the references may be dated, the wit and humor of the material still resonate today. The collection serves as a reminder that the more things change, the more they stay the same, and that a good laugh is timeless.
Overall, "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 16, 1914" is a delightful read for anyone interested in history, humor, or simply in need of a good chuckle. Highly recommended for fans of satire and clever comedy. VOL. 147 SEPTEMBER 16, 1914 CHARIVARIA. "Our future lies upon the water," once boasted the KAISER. "And our present lies in it," as the German soldier remarked when the Belgians opened the dykes near Antwerp. The mass of the German people would seem to be extraordinarily ill informed in regard to the War and to stand sadly in need of enlightenment in some respects. For example, their ebullitions of rage against everyone and everything English shows that they are ignorant of the fact that we are a decadent nation and a negligible quantity in the War. Many of the little scraps in which the Germans were reported by their Press to have been victorious now turn out to have been merely scraps of paper. According to The Times one of the first acts of the new Pope will be to urge the Powers at war to desist from hostilities in the interests of humanity. It is rumoured that Austria Hungary thinks this a capital idea. Our readers will, we are sure, be sorry to hear that the lady who, as reported in our pages the week before last, in the course of a difference with her husband, called him "a bloomin' Oolan," has once again had words with him. This time, the husband complains, she shouted after him, "You 'Un!" An appeal has been made for magazines for the men at the front... Continue reading book >>
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