The 'Rubí' is a satirical newspaper with a moderate political tone. Its criticism of Manuel Ignacio Prado's government is mild and inconsistent. Instead, its content prioritizes aesthetic criteria throughout its publications. The newspaper includes poems with historical reflections on pre-Hispanic Peru and ironic narratives that portray the customs of Lima’s high society. Note: Issue 17 is repeated in its entirety, although there is an error in the binding.
El Rubí es un periódico satírico con moderado sentido político. La crítica al gobierno de Manuel Ignacio Prado es liviana e inconstante. Su contenido, más bien, prioriza el criterio estético a lo largo de sus publicaciones. El periódico incluye poemas con reflexiones históricas sobre el Perú pre-hispánico y narraciones irónicas que reflejan costumbres de la alta sociedad limeña. Nota: el número 17 se repite completo aunque presenta error en la compaginación.
Extent: 1 volume containing 57 issues.
Size and dimensions of original material: Height 28cm, width 19.5cm, depth 2.3cm.
Publisher(s): Lima. State Printing House.
Issue number: Issues 2-58.
Original institution reference: PN 5084.3.L R8.
