The Wasp — 1881 — page 392: what you’re looking at

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This page contains three distinct text sections rather than political cartoons: 1. **"Gone Away"** - A sentimental poem about loss and memory 2. **"Keene's Fidus Achates"** - A humorous piece mocking the New York Star's theater critic, suggesting he lacks originality and taste, writing exclusively favorable reviews 3. **"A Romance"** and **"The Devil's Dictionary"** - A serialized romantic story and satirical dictionary entries defining words like "Blackguard," "Blank-verse," and "Bloodthirsty" The page primarily consists of literary and satirical text rather than visual cartoons. The satire targets journalism and critical writing standards of the era, with the dictionary entries providing biting social commentary through definitions.