Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 342, April, 1844 by Various

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Author Various
Title Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 342, April, 1844
Note Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 342, April, 1844" by Various is a historical magazine published in the early 19th century that features a variety of literary works, essays, and stories. This particular issue includes narratives exploring themes such as piracy, the slave trade, and social dynamics in historical contexts, with a focus on Venice and the Adriatic region. The opening of the magazine introduces the story "The Pirates of Segna," which sets the stage for a tale steeped in adventure and conflict. It opens with Antonio, a painter in Venice, grappling with guilt for disobeying his master, Contarini. As he becomes enamored with a mysterious elderly woman, his day is interrupted by a popular festival involving a mock battle between two factions in Venice. Amidst the excitement, the tension escalates as shadowy figures, presumably pirates, emerge, leading to chaos that intertwines with the protagonist’s quest for identity and connection, setting the tone for the unfolding drama that captures the essence of Venetian life during this turbulent period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class AP: General Works: Periodicals
Subject Scotland -- Periodicals
Subject England -- Periodicals
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EBook-No. 13633
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Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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