The Wasp — 1879 — page 138: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page consists primarily of a **Literary Review section** with satirical short commentary pieces rather than a traditional political cartoon. The visible illustration shows an ornate arrangement of wasps around what appears to be flowers or natural elements—typical of *The Wasp's* decorative header style. The text includes brief, witty jabs at various targets: politicians (references to Senator Sharon), literary works, social customs, and notable figures. One piece discusses "How Peter Resisted Temptation," a morality anecdote about resisting vice. Without clearer identification of specific individuals or dated events within the visible text, the precise political targets remain unclear. The page exemplifies *The Wasp's* general approach: **sharp social and cultural criticism delivered through short, punchy satirical prose rather than visual caricature**.