The Grip cartoons
Satirical Humor and Political Commentary in 19th Century CanadaBy J. W. Bengough
Length40m
About this audiobook
In "The Grip Cartoons," J. W. Bengough presents a provocative collection of satirical illustrations that illuminate the socio-political landscape of late 19th-century Canada. Combining sharp wit with incisive commentary, Bengough employs a unique blend of caricature and humor, drawing the reader into poignant critiques of contemporary issues such as political corruption, social inequality, and national identity. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society, the cartoons not only entertain but also provoke deeper reflection on the era's challenges and aspirations, operating within the tradition of political cartooning that aims to influence public discourse through satire. J. W. Bengough, a prominent figure in Canadian art and literature, often navigated the tensions between artistic expression and political engagement. His own experiences as a journalist and an artist shaped his perspective, allowing him to keenly observe and comment on the world around him. His expertise in conveying complex ideas through visual media led to "The Grip Cartoons" becoming a critical medium for promoting social consciousness, utilizing humor to connect with a diverse audience. This work is essential for readers interested in Canadian history, art, and social commentary. Bengough's cartoons not only serve as historical artifacts but also resonate with modern societal concerns, making this collection a relevant and insightful read for anyone looking to understand the evolution of political discourse through the lens of satire.
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GenreHumor
Length40 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 10, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
28No. 27. “The Liberal Programme.”
2No. 1. “Canada’s Farewell to Punshon.”
29No. 28. “The Political Giant-killer.”
3No. 2. “After the Session.”
30No. 29. “The West Toronto Run.”
4No. 3. “The New Mother Hubbard.”
31No. 30. “Christmas Pie.”
5No. 4. “Law and Justice.”
32No. 31. Johnny’s “Turn;” or, New Year’s Joy.
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6No. 5. “The Huntington Business.”
33No. 32. “The Cruel Object of Dissolution.”
7No. 6. “The Overworked Ma(yo)re.”
34No. 33. “Never Out!”
8No. 7. “Canada’s Laocoon.”
35No. 34. “The New Heathen Chinee.”
9No. 8. “Will he come to Grief?”
36No. 35. “Political Pastimes.”
10No. 9. “Dufferin’s Tormentors.”
37No. 36. “Pity the Dominie; or, Johnny’s Return.”
11No. 10. “The Dainty Dish.”
38No. 37. “‘Grip’s’ Valentine to Canada.”
12No. 11. “Whither are we Drifting?”
39No. 38. “The New Departure.”
13No. 12. “The Beauties of a Royal Commission.”
40No. 39. “The Curse of Canada.”
14No. 13. “Waiting for Huntington.”
41No. 40. “The Opposition Quartette.”
15No. 14. “Wanted, a Good Stout Boy.”
42No. 41. “The Political Handy Andy.”
16No. 15. “The Irrepressible Showman.”
43No. 42. “A Question for Pay Day.”
17No. 16. “Blackwash and Whitewash.”
44No. 43. “‘Grip’s’ Perpetual Comedy.”
18No. 17. “We in Canada seem to have lost all idea of justice, honour and integrity.”
45No. 44. “The Vacant Chair.”
19No. 18. “Progressing Favourably.”
46No. 45. “The Science of Cheek.”
20No. 19. “Rehearsing for the 23rd.”
47No. 46. “A Touching Appeal.”
21No. 20. “Will he get Through?”
48No. 47. “Protestantism at Ottawa.”
22No. 21. “A Case of Riel Distress.”
49No. 48. “Mrs. Gamp’s Home-Thrust.”
23No. 22.
50No. 49. “The Political Atlas.”
24No. 23. “Miss Canada’s School.”
51No. 50. “Pacific Pastimes.”
25No. 24. “The Political Mother Hubbard.”
52No. 51. “Dignity” without “Impudence.”
26No. 25. “The Irrepressible Jack.”
53No. 52. “Ambition’s Thorny Path.”
27No. 26. “The Premier’s Model.”
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