| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Graham, George R., 1813-1894 |
| Title |
Graham's Magazine, Vol. XX, No. 3, March 1842
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| Original Publication |
United States: George R. Graham,1842.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net, from page images generously made available by The Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"Graham's Magazine, Vol. XX, No. 3, March 1842" by Various is a literary magazine published in the early 19th century. The publication features a rich collection of fiction, poetry, and critical essays, showcasing the artistic and literary trends of its time, likely reflecting the social and cultural issues of the era. The magazine includes various works, such as fiction pieces like "The Crowning of Powhatan," alongside poetry by notable authors, suggesting a wide-ranging appeal to readers interested in literature and the arts. The opening of the magazine presents a blend of historical narrative and literary discussion, beginning with "The Crowning of Powhatan," which recounts the early encounters between the Jamestown colonists and Native Americans, particularly focusing on Captain John Smith's interactions with Powhatan. It emphasizes the complexities of colonial relationships and the symbolic coronation meant to appease the Indian leader, highlighting the clash of cultures. Following this, there are discussions and reviews of significant writers and their works, such as those of Heinrich Heine, intertwining literary critique with the socio-political context of the time, indicating the magazine's intent to educate and engage its readers in contemporary literary dialogues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Literature -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67450 |
| Release Date |
Feb 20, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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