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Various |
| Title |
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 26, July 1880.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Josephine Paolucci and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
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| Summary |
"Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 26, July 1880" is a historical literary magazine produced in the late 19th century. This volume is a collection of essays, articles, and illustrations that explore various topics in literature, science, and travel, featuring contributions from multiple authors. The content reflects the cultural and intellectual explorations of its time, with a blend of fictional narratives and informative pieces. The opening portion of this magazine introduces a piece titled "The Palace of the Leatherstonepaughs," which delves into the experiences of a family whose romanticized notions of Rome clash with the city's everyday realities. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the contrasts found in Rome, as they navigate their idealistic dreams amid the gritty aspects of life; it starts with a reflective view of how the allure of Rome may dim after experiencing its actual mundane life. The Leatherstonepaughs attempt to retreat from the tourist-heavy areas into a less commercialized part of the city, where they confront both their exalted fantasies and stark realities. As they settle into their Roman palace, their observations showcase the lively cultural scene and the peculiarities of everyday life in the Eternal City. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Science -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
31365 |
| Release Date |
Feb 23, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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