Pictures by Gavarni

"Pictures by Gavarni" by Paul Gavarni is a book filled with funny drawings and stories that show what life was like in Paris in the 1800s. It uses humor to make fun of how people acted and the rules they followed in society. The book's pictures are grouped by topics, talking about things like love, tricks people play on each other, and how artists and young people lived back then. Each picture has a funny caption that tells about the people in it and what they're doing in different social situations. The book looks at romantic secrets among women, funny talks between friends, and the problems young Parisians faced. Gavarni cleverly makes fun of what was normal back then, showing people in funny or unexpected situations, which paints a clear picture of Paris life at the time. The combination of pictures and funny jokes makes people laugh and think about human nature and how we relate to each other.