Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 696 by Various
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871 |
| Editor | Chambers, William, 1800-1883 |
| Title |
Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 696 April 28, 1877. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 696" by Various is a periodical publication that appears to have been written in the late 19th century. This edition features a diverse array of topics, including social commentary on the nature of politeness and deception in everyday interactions, as well as narratives that reflect the intricacies of social life during that era. The content ranges from insightful observations about human behavior to stories with engaging characters navigating their circumstances. At the start of this edition, the article titled "Making Pretend" explores the societal norms surrounding truthfulness and pretension, drawing parallels between childhood games of imagination and adult behaviors. The author delves into the idea that social interactions often involve a degree of pretense—where courtesy and decorum take precedence over absolute honesty—as illustrated through examples from court life and personal correspondence. This examination sets a reflective tone for the journal, inviting readers to ponder the nature of authenticity in communication while simultaneously engaging them in narratives filled with wit and social critique. The second portion introduces characters who actively engage in their lives through setting up a new home, emphasizing the importance of environment and personal connections in shaping one’s social identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47099 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 43 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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