Punch, Or The London Charivari, Vol 150, February 9, 1916

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Punch, Or The London Charivari, Vol 150, February 9, 1916

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total
1

PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. - Vol. 150.

0:02
2

FEBRUARY 9, 1916.

0:23
3

CHARIVARIA.

3:03
4

INTELLECTUAL RETRENCHMENT.

1:18
5

DIPLOMACY.

5:36
6

JILLINGS.

7:57
7

THE WELL-DISPOSED ONES.

1:17
8

HOW I DINED WITH THE PRESIDENT. - The Truth about Wilson. [SPECIAL TO PUNCH.]

4:17
9

THE INVASION.

3:04
10

MR. PUNCH'S POTTED FILMS. THE WILD WEST DRAMA. - THE ROSEBUD OF GINGER'S GULCH.

1:02

Description

A slice of wartime Britain comes alive in this lively 1916 edition, where the magazine’s trademark wit tackles everything from Zeppelin raids to the closure of London museums. The pages mix cheeky cartoons, such as a plucky tradesman heading back for his “baynet,” with tongue‑in‑cheek commentary on government policies, military recruitment, and the absurdities of everyday life under the shadow of war. Readers will hear snappy, irreverent pieces that poke fun at both the enemy’s propaganda and home‑front bureaucracy, all delivered in the breezy, conversational style that made the publication a household name.

Beyond the headlines, the collection offers playful essays on etiquette, a mock‑serious “Intellectual Retrenchment” poem warning of cultural sacrifice, and witty observations on social customs and medical quirks. The humor is distinctly British, balancing sardonic criticism with a light‑hearted affection for the quirks of the era. Listeners can expect an engaging snapshot of 1916 London, where satire serves both as entertainment and a subtle commentary on a nation at war.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (63K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jason Isbell, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2009-07-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

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