| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Blackwood's Edinburgh magazine, Vol. 72, No. 442, August, 1852
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing, Jonathan Ingram, Brendan OConnor, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 72, No. 442, August, 1852" by Various is a historical periodical published in the mid-19th century. This volume is a collection of essays, stories, and various literary pieces that reflect the social, political, and cultural climate of its time. The writings in this magazine aim to entertain and inform readers about contemporary issues, showcasing diverse voices and topics relevant to the readership. The opening portion introduces a fictional dialogue among characters named North, Talboys, and Seward, set against the backdrop of a camping scene at sunset. Their discussion begins with invoking the inspirations of classical poetry, comparing Milton's invocations in "Paradise Lost" to those of ancient epic poets. The characters explore profound themes surrounding divine inspiration, the nature of poetry, and the philosophical implications of invoking muses. This conversation sets the stage for deeper reflections on the intertwining of classical influences with Christian themes, hinting at the complex narrative architecture of the magazine's literary entries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Scotland -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
England -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72949 |
| Release Date |
Feb 13, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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