Life, 1893-01-05 · page 9 of 60
Life — January 5, 1893 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis of "Life" Magazine Page 7 The page contains a poem titled "LIFE" (left column) followed by two congratulatory letters to "LIFE" magazine praising its honesty and editorial work. The large illustration labeled "NATURALLY" depicts an ornate theatrical scene with elaborate drapery and a crowd of figures. The composition suggests a satirical commentary on theatrical excess or pretension, though the specific subject isn't entirely clear from the image alone. Without additional context about the magazine's publication date or the poem's subject matter, the precise satirical target remains unclear. The image appears to mock either theatrical conventions, social hypocrisy, or popular entertainment trends of its era, but identifying the specific figures or events referenced would require more information.
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i : i i And driven the bigot skulk- ing from his niche, And checked the follies of the idle rich Lark, truly, fits the shafts to proper strings le Hut ‘tis your hands that give f the missiles wings. Be still the sun that’ brings Lire's buds to bloom! Forgive its faults ; its failings still assume ‘To be such griefs as come to every man When what he would falls short of what he can : Still speed its darts at Folly as she flies ; Still laugh down ostentation, meanness, lies; Still share its mirth; still help its humor’s point ‘Lo jab the times where’er they're out of joint Whate’er befalls this world of greed and strife, While LiFe has you, be sure you shall have Lire. Let's keep on trying, without undue fuss, To make the world less xloomy, having us. ELS. M. CONGRATULATORY. D™* LIFE: My con- gratulations. I used to think I was the most pure- minded person on earth, but your frank and honest expres- sions concerning some things 1 have done convinced me | was only a prude and a hypo- crite. May you live long and prosper. Yours, A. COMESTALK * * . EAR LIFE pliments and good wishes. I have reached the point where I am sorry about that collection of casts I patched up, and am glad you called public attention to it. Yours trul Lvict pr Ps My com- NATURALLY comicbooks.com