18th century satirical magazines are characterized by a wide range of short literary forms. The article outlines their three­dimensional typology. One dimension stands for the “outer” form of the text, differentiating between two main article types, i.e., moralistic discourse and satirical character sketch. Two other dimensions describe the “outer” form. Basic structural types may be presented as editor’s essays or readers’ letters. They may also realize different models of composition, including parodic ones. All this helps authors to diversify the impressions of the audience, reinforcing the didactic appeal of the text.