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PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. - Vol. 156.
May 21, 1919.
CHARIVARIA.
BREST-BUCHAREST-VERSAILLES.
THE BEETLE OF BUDA-PESTH.
A CAPITAL OUTLAY.
THE NOMADS.
PROCRASTINATION.
THE PERILS OF REVIEWING.
ESSENCE OF PARLIAMENT.
A lively snapshot of post‑war Britain, this 1919 issue of a celebrated humor magazine captures the nation’s mood with razor‑sharp wit and playful absurdity. From tongue‑in‑cheek commentary on peace talks that feel more like a medieval diet, to quirky advertisements promising “Duke examiners,” the pages brim with the kind of clever wordplay that made readers grin and think in equal measure.
The collection weaves together mock‑serious essays, mock‑scientific revelations, and off‑beat social observations—whether it’s an American doctor linking sea‑sickness to ears, a parody of etiquette advice about gifts and dog bites, or a satirical look at high‑priced fashions and the quirks of everyday life. Interlaced with puns about money, music, and mischief, the humor remains both timely and timeless.
Listeners will enjoy the rapid‑fire rhythm of jokes, the whimsical take on current events, and the delightful absurdity that turns ordinary headlines into memorable punchlines, offering a charming glimpse into a bygone era’s comic voice.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (77K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Sandra Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2004-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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