The Wasp — 1879 — page 364: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The page contains a **Literary Review** section discussing G.F. Bilks's book "A Sunday on the River." The text recounts how Bilks arranged for his book's publication by having writers precede him in print, then selected an appropriate title afterward—a satirical jab at the author's unconventional process. The **cartoon at top** appears to show wasps or insects in a pile, likely satirizing the subject matter or Bilks himself, though the specific caricature target is unclear from the image alone. The **right column** includes various humorous aphorisms and witticisms typical of Wasp's satirical format, poking fun at social conventions, relationships, and human behavior. The page exemplifies the magazine's mix of literary criticism and biting social commentary.