| Description |
1 online resource |
| Summary |
War is no laughing matter. During a war, however, laughter can play a vital role in sustaining morale, both in the armies at the Front and in their homelands. Among wars, the 1914-18 conflict has left a haunting legacy, and remains a central topic in modern European history. This book offers a comparative study of the impact of the war in four countries, and breaks new ground by exploring this through the medium of what their respective populations laughed at. By searching the pages of four humorous-satirical magazines, Punch in the UK, Le Rire (France), Simplicissimus (Germany), and Novy Sati |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918.
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European periodicals -- History and criticism
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European wit and humor -- History and criticism
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C 1900 -.
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First World War.
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Humour.
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HISTORY -- Europe -- Western.
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European periodicals
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European wit and humor
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1443887684 |
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9781443887687 |
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1443886866 |
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9781443886864 |
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