
Amy Matthewson
Author of Cartooning China: Punch, Power, & Politics in the Victorian Era.
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Dec 6, 2023 • 36min
Amy Matthewson, "Cartooning China: Punch, Power, & Politics in the Victorian Era" (Routledge, 2022)
Dr. Amy Matthewson explores cartoons of China in Punch magazine, reflecting and shaping British attitudes in the Victorian era. They discuss the complexities of caricature, negative representations of China, and the legacy on British and Chinese communities today. Despite difficulties in finding the everyday Chinese voice, they highlight ongoing projects and future endeavors.