Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, September 26, 1917

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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, September 26, 1917

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
1

CHARIVARIA.

5:11
2

TO THE POTSDAM PACIFIST.

1:42
3

MISTAKEN CHARITY.

5:00
4

SUGAR CONTROL.

9:11
5

PETHERTON AND THE RAG AUCTION.

10:14
6

PATROLS.

2:29
7

A LONDON MYSTERY SOLVED.

3:21
8

THE MUD LARKS.

10:43
9

"GOG." - (To the Author of "Jong," Punch, September 19th.)

3:07
10

THE WAR DOG.

4:03

Description

A lively snapshot of wartime Britain, this collection gathers the razor‑sharp wit of a celebrated humor magazine at the height of the First World War. Through absurd headlines and tongue‑in‑cheek commentary, it lampoons everything from dubious executions in distant lands to the quirks of everyday life on the home front—cabbage‑loving butterflies, over‑indulgent boys, and even a porpoise frolicking in the Thames. The pieces capture the era’s mix of anxiety and absurdity, offering a glimpse of how humor helped people cope with scarcity, censorship, and the endless stream of official pronouncements.

The humor ranges from playful pokes at politicians and foreign powers to gentle ribbing of ordinary citizens and their odd habits. Readers will recognize the characteristic blend of satire and social observation that made the publication a cultural touchstone, as it skewers bureaucratic excess, wartime propaganda, and the occasional culinary mishap with equal gusto. Each vignette feels like a snapshot of a conversation in a crowded London tea room, full of clever wordplay and sly irony.

Beyond the laughs, the pages preserve a unique historical voice, documenting the mood of a nation under strain while never losing its mischievous spark. Listeners will enjoy the rapid‑fire rhythm of the jokes, the clever puns, and the way the humor reflects both the absurdities and the resilience of everyday life in 1917.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (65K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-01-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

VA

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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