Hark! A Vargrant

About “Hark! A Vargrant”

Hark! A Vagrant is a humorous collection of comics by Kate Beaton that explores history and literature with a modern, satirical perspective. Beaton critiques historical figures such as revolutionaries, leaders, and suffragists, as well as fictional characters from well-known stories. She highlights events like Brahms falling asleep during a performance by Liszt and points out that the first hipsters were French citizens from the 18th century. The book also includes commentary on figures like Susan B. Anthony and Queen Elizabeth, as well as pop culture references such as sexy Batman and the real stories behind classic Nancy Drew book covers.