| Editor |
Smith, Ray |
| Title |
War, 52 Carey Cartoons
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| Original Publication |
United States: Carey Cartoon Cervice,1915.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Brian Coe, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"War, 52 Carey Cartoons by Ray Smith" is a collection of illustrated political commentary created in the early 20th century. This book presents a series of cartoons that address the complexities and sentiments surrounding the European War, which was a dominant issue of the time. The collection aims to humorously and satirically depict the various viewpoints and events related to the war while maintaining a stance of neutrality, reflecting the broader societal anxieties and dynamics of the era. The content of the book consists of 52 hand-colored cartoons that explore themes such as national identity, political maneuvering, and critique of wartime behaviors. Each cartoon serves as a visual commentary, often juxtaposing humorous elements with serious undertones regarding the conflict and its global impact. By aiming to depict the characters and traits of the involved nations with accuracy, the artist creates a balance between levity and the gravity of war, inviting readers to reflect on the conditions of the time while also providing entertainment. The book ultimately captures the artistic response to a pivotal historical moment through the lens of cartoon satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
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| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Caricatures and cartoons
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67566 |
| Release Date |
Mar 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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