Burlesques

"Burlesques" by H. M. (Henry Mayo) Bateman is a compilation of funny pictures from the start of the 1900s, using Bateman's special knack for seeing the funny side of things through drawings, showing different people and situations with a clever eye. The book is full of amusing takes on daily life, pointing out the funny mistakes people make in a cheerful way. Inside "Burlesques" are lots of funny drawings that show amusing moments in society, like exaggerated pictures of musicians and hotel visitors, to funny scenes of common situations like a married couple's problems or funny stuff happening in libraries. Every picture tells its own story, showing Bateman's great ability to spot the ridiculous parts of how people act. The drawings aren't only funny; they also reflect a hidden look at how society works and its strange ways, making them both entertaining and making the reader think.