The Wasp — 1892 — page 332: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two distinct sections: **"The Second Time on Earth"** (left) is a personal essay by "The Theosophist" recounting the author's spiritual journey and past-life beliefs, reflecting late-19th-century interest in Theosophy and reincarnation. It's not satirical. **"Ajax and a Live Wire"** (bottom left) appears to be a brief poem mocking someone named Ajax who "defied the lightning" but failed against "a wire alive with fire"—likely satirizing either a specific public figure or a general commentary on hubris. **"How I Interviewed Them"** (right) describes the author's experience interviewing artists Evans and Sontag for The Wasp. The accompanying illustrations show office interactions and studio scenes. This reads as straightforward reporting rather than satire, documenting the magazine's behind-the-scenes reporting process and artist encounters.