Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, April 9, 1919

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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, April 9, 1919

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total
1

PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. - Vol. 156.

0:02
2

April 9, 1919.

0:00
3

CHARIVARIA.

5:16
4

"THE TIMES" AS PEACEMAKER.

1:28
5

TO-DAY IN THE FOOD GARDEN.

5:56
6

ON THE RHINE. - III.

9:03
7

TO CHLOE, CAUGHT SPRING-CLEANING.

1:12
8

GETTING A JOB.

3:40
9

THE MATERNAL INSTINCT.

4:18
10

THE LAST-STRAW.

2:01

Description

Fresh from the armistice, this edition of the legendary British humor magazine dives into the everyday absurdities of a nation learning to live without a war. Its pages turn the dry proceedings of ministries, post‑office mishaps and the lingering “war economy” mindset into lively sketches that both lampoon and comfort a public eager for normalcy. Readers will hear the dry wit of a brass‑hat civil servant pleading for a pay cut and the playful banter about turning obsolete tanks into mouse‑traps.

The collection sprinkles its satire across a variety of topics—from bewildering parliamentary statistics to the peculiar habits of post‑war volunteers—always with a twinkle in the eye. Quirky anecdotes about a burglar’s icy escape, a scientist’s odd claim about gas‑factory workers, and the cheerful absurdities of a cheese‑laden tank keep the humor brisk and relatable. The humor never loses its gentle edge, offering a mirror to society’s quirks without ever feeling harsh.

Interlaced with clever cartoons and witty one‑liners, the issue captures the spirit of a country in transition, using humor to stitch together the frayed edges of peace. It’s a snapshot of 1919 Britain, where laughter becomes a modest but essential tool for rebuilding daily life.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (72K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Release date

2004-06-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

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