"Asparagus: A Monthly Chronicle of Politics, Literature, and Customs" (June 1883) is the first issue of a periodical that combines the sharpness of political analysis, the sophistication of literary reviews, and engaging observations of sociocultural phenomena. In this issue, the reader can get an interesting introduction to the important events of the past month, an analysis of the social and political situation, and a thorough review of literary news and phenomena. This publication will be useful to a wide range of readers interested in an in-depth understanding of important aspects of life inside and outside Portugal in the late 19th century."