Punch, or the London Charivari, May 13, 1914 By: Various
"Punch, or the London Charivari, May 13, 1914" is a fascinating collection of satirical cartoons, humorous articles, and witty poems that provide a glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of early 20th-century England. The illustrations are cleverly executed and the writing is sharp and entertaining, offering insights into the social issues and concerns of the time. While some of the references may be lost on modern readers, the overall tone and humor of the publication remain engaging and thought-provoking. Overall, this collection is a delightful and illuminating read for history buffs and fans of classic satire alike. First Page: PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. VOL. 146. May 13, 1914. CHARIVARIA. Some idea of the amount of distress there is among Stock Exchange men, owing to the continued depression, may be gathered from the fact that a number of members, anxious to get to Brighton on their recent holiday on the 1st inst., walked all the way. While there would seem to be no "Picture of the Year," the canvas which appears to attract anyhow most feminine attention is the Hon. John Collier's "Clytemnestra," with its guess at the fashion of to morrow the low neck blouse carried a little bit further. A publication entitled Pictures and the Picturegoer has made its appearance, and, please, we want to know what a Picturegoer is. Suffragettes, it is true, are apt to go for pictures, but we have never known anyone merely go pictures. Sculptors submitting designs for a statue of Peter the Great, to be set up at the Winter Palace, St. Petersburg, are required by the conditions not only to produce a statue which will be recognized by the man in the street as that of the monarch, but it must also convey the idea that he spent his last days in the Palace. Possibly this might be effected by his wearing his linen collar inside out, plainly showing the marking, "Peter the Gt... Continue reading book >>

Punch, or the London Charivari, May 13, 1914 By: Various

"Punch, or the London Charivari, May 13, 1914" is a fascinating collection of satirical cartoons, humorous articles, and witty poems that provide a glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of early 20th-century England. The illustrations are cleverly executed and the writing is sharp and entertaining, offering insights into the social issues and concerns of the time. While some of the references may be lost on modern readers, the overall tone and humor of the publication remain engaging and thought-provoking. Overall, this collection is a delightful and illuminating read for history buffs and fans of classic satire alike.

First Page:

PUNCH,

OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

VOL. 146.

May 13, 1914.

CHARIVARIA.

Some idea of the amount of distress there is among Stock Exchange men, owing to the continued depression, may be gathered from the fact that a number of members, anxious to get to Brighton on their recent holiday on the 1st inst., walked all the way.

While there would seem to be no "Picture of the Year," the canvas which appears to attract anyhow most feminine attention is the Hon. John Collier's "Clytemnestra," with its guess at the fashion of to morrow the low neck blouse carried a little bit further.

A publication entitled Pictures and the Picturegoer has made its appearance, and, please, we want to know what a Picturegoer is. Suffragettes, it is true, are apt to go for pictures, but we have never known anyone merely go pictures.

Sculptors submitting designs for a statue of Peter the Great, to be set up at the Winter Palace, St. Petersburg, are required by the conditions not only to produce a statue which will be recognized by the man in the street as that of the monarch, but it must also convey the idea that he spent his last days in the Palace. Possibly this might be effected by his wearing his linen collar inside out, plainly showing the marking, "Peter the Gt... Continue reading book >>

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