Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-02-04

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Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-02-04

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total
1

PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. - Vol. 158.

0:02
2

February 4th, 1920.

0:01
3

CHARIVARIA.

4:13
4

Our Cynics.

0:36
5

OF CERTAIN BRUTUSES WHO MISSED THEIR MARK.

2:06
6

"Our Invincible Navy."

0:27
7

HIS FUTURE.

3:33
8

SPORTING GOLF.

7:23
9

HOME THOUGHTS FROM HIND.

1:53
10

LITTLE TALES FOR YOUNG PLUMBERS.

5:38

Description

A lively snapshot of post‑war Britain, this volume captures the razor‑sharp wit that made the weekly a cultural touchstone. Inside, the pages brim with tongue‑in‑cheek commentary on everything from rumors of martial law in Ireland to the quirks of London magistrates, offering listeners a glimpse into the everyday absurdities that fueled public conversation in 1920.

The collection mixes brief satirical pieces, quirky advertisements and off‑beat observations on politics, science, and society. Readers will hear playful takes on everything from German horseradish to the latest influenza campaigns, as well as the characteristic humor that skewers politicians, journalists and ordinary citizens alike. It’s a cheerful, fast‑moving tour through the era’s headlines, perfect for anyone curious about the period’s humor and the mischievous spirit behind the famed London charivari.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (67K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

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

Release date

2005-06-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

A shared credit like this usually means the audiobook brings together work by more than one writer. That can make for a lively listening experience, with different voices, styles, and ideas collected in one place.

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