"Aspredanni: A Monthly Chronicle of Politics, Literature, and Customs" is the first edition of a collection of articles that appeared in a periodical in 1878. The authors of this book, Jose-Melchior de Seteval and Ramalho-Fo Escaneiro, use deep humor and satire to outline and discuss the issues of the time. They openly express their views on politics, literature and other aspects of life in Portugal. Readers have the opportunity to better understand the socio-cultural context of the era through the authors' keen eye and their skillful caricatures. This book has become a true reproduction of the spirit of its time and an important source for studying the history and culture of Portugal in the 19th century.