The Wasp — 1881 — page 451: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* is primarily **literary commentary and a contributors' section**, not a political cartoon page. The content includes reviews of contemporary publications like *Scribner's Monthly* and *The Lively Art of Writing*, discussions of works by Henry George and Jules Favre, and a "To Contributors" section with editorial notes and rejected submissions. Notable items include satirical jabs at poor writing ("vulgar, pointless" submissions) and commentary on contemporary issues like taxation. There are also humorous anecdotes—including one about a woman seeking a cut to advertise her business, and references to marital troubles and divorce. The page demonstrates *The Wasp*'s dual role as both satirical magazine and literary journal, mixing sharp social critique with practical publishing advice.