Life, 1916-04-20 · page 27 of 52
Life — April 20, 1916 — page 27: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is not a political cartoon or satirical content, but rather a **historical commemoration page** from *Life* magazine. The page features a dark, atmospheric photograph or engraving of "New Place," William Shakespeare's residence in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. The caption documents Shakespeare's death date: April 23rd, 1616. This appears to be a respectful memorial piece rather than satire—likely published around the 300th anniversary of his death (1916) or during another significant commemoration. The brick building shown appears to be a period structure, though the image quality is poor. The page's placement in *Life* (known for humor and social commentary) suggests the magazine occasionally published serious literary and historical tributes alongside its satirical content, demonstrating that 19th/early 20th-century American magazines served both entertainment and educational purposes.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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