Today, after the events of the French satirical newspaper, I have chosen to tell you about a British satirical magazine, »Punch ».
It’s 150 years old and made the caricature of the poor, strangers, Jews in the last century.
There are 33 000 issues, but this number has been decreasing since the 1940s, yet he remains a symbol of The British press of that time. William Makepeace Thackeray, the author of »Barry Lyndon » was one of the journalists.
Willi Wilde, Oscar Wilde’s brother did theater reviews. In 2002, the newspaper was forced to cease publication.
Today it’s important to read newspaper and help them to survive, like Charlie Hebdo in France.
The caricature is very important for the freedom of press, it is a way to express his ideas.
You are right it is very important. It is necessary to protect the free speech.
Freedom of press is really important. I don’t know the press in other countries than France I should look into it.
I’m totally agree with you Laura… Strange events, but the hope is always present.
I agree with you.These satiricals newspapers (Charlie Hebdo, Punch, etc) are very important !