Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 68, No 422, December 1850 by Various
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| Author | Various |
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| Title | Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 68, No 422, December 1850 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 68, No 422, December 1850" by Various is a periodical publication written in the mid-19th century. This magazine is a collection of essays, articles, and stories that reflect contemporary literary and socio-political themes of the time, engaging with a wide range of topics from fiction to journalism. The contents reveal a blend of fiction, commentary, and discussions on various aspects of English life, inviting readers to reflect on society, culture, and politics through diverse lenses. The opening portion of the magazine introduces a segment titled "My Novel; or, Varieties in English Life" by Pisistratus Caxton. In this section, we find Dr. Riccabocca attempting to influence Leonard Fairfield, a young lad, into becoming a head gardener under his tutelage, promoting the benefits of education and a better life. However, Leonard, despite his mother's intrigue and the Doctor's offerings, firmly rejects the proposal out of discomfort, revealing his fears of Riccabocca's eccentricities and the overwhelming impression the doctor leaves on him. As Riccabocca continues to work on his plans, the story hints at a deeper social dynamic at play among characters like Jackeymo, Riccabocca's servant, and the intrigues surrounding the local gentry, thereby setting the stage for a narrative rich in character development and societal commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Scotland -- Periodicals |
| Subject | England -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45686 |
| Release Date | May 18, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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