Life, 1891-10-01 · page 3 of 14
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# Analysis of Life Magazine Page (Volume XVIII, Number 457) This page contains literary content and satirical sketches rather than political cartoons. The "Lines" poems reference romantic themes—one addresses a lover via mirror, another playfully chides someone for their absence. The main illustration, "Moonlight Persiflage in London," depicts two figures in Victorian dress discussing theatrical performance, with a reference to Irving (likely actor Henry Irving) and Hamlet. "Those Reliable Horse Advertisements" shows a horse-drawn carriage accident with the caption "Gentile and Safe. Has Been Driven by a Lady"—satirizing contemporary advertisements claiming horses or carriages were safe, while the image contradicts this claim. The final dialogue is a brief playwright sketch about rescuing a starving baby. The page is primarily literary/entertainment-focused rather than politically charged.
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VOLUME XVIII. . 'B | F f . NUMBER 457 LINES Sent with a mirror, HERE are but few among the human race, To whom I would vouchsafe so much of grace ; But since / cannot sce my darling’s face, You may—you lucky devil—in my place ! A. G, LINES On receiving a very pretty mirror, with some very pretty perses. HERE are not many ‘mong the sons of men, Who have such taste—or such a graceful pen ; And since you want to see me now and then, You may—you luckless devil—come at ten! GA. MOONLIGHT PERSIFLAGE IN LONDON. se Tes: a magnificent star, Irving,” said Mr. Burnand to the eminent actor, pointing to Jupiter. “Yes; but it isn’t in it with me,” returned Irving. “It can't play Hamlet.” “No. That's where you're alil aid Burnand, THOSE RELIABLE HO! RSE ADVERTISEMENTS. the starving baby is rescued from the hands of the blood-thirsty villain, MANAGER (doubtfully): But where can we get a baby to im- personate the part? PLAYWRIGHT (eagerly): You can have mine. A L-PHABETICAL ORDE “GENTLE AND SAFE. HAS BEEN DRIVEN BY A LADY.” Send mea set of child’s blocks. comicbooks.com