A Selection of Cartoons from Puck

A lively anthology of late‑19th‑century political cartoons invites listeners to explore the vivid visual satire that once filled the pages of a popular magazine. The collection spans the years 1877 to 1893, offering a window into the issues, personalities and public debates of the era. Each image is presented in a larger format, with clickable links that reveal finer details and the small‑print captions that unlock the cartoons’ full meaning.

An insightful introduction follows, tracing the evolution of the cartoonist’s craft and contrasting the French, Anglo‑Saxon, and German traditions. It explains how one pioneering artist merged caricature with allegorical storytelling, reshaping American visual commentary. Together, the essays and illustrations provide a rich, entertaining guide to the power of satire and the historical moments it captured.