| Author |
Various |
| Title |
International Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science, Vol. 1,
No. 3, Oct. 1, 1850
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Joshua Hutchinson, G. Graustein, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team from images generously made available by Cornell University
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| Summary |
"International Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science, Vol. 1" by Various is a collection of essays and articles that compiles various perspectives on literature, art, politics, and sciences from the mid-19th century. The text has an eclectic nature reflective of its time, showcasing significant figures such as Lord Brougham alongside discussions of cultural phenomena, providing thoughtful insights into contemporary events and personalities. At the start of this volume, readers are introduced to a variety of topics including a detailed profile of Lord Brougham, highlighting his contributions as a statesman, educator, and advocate for reform. Additionally, the delicate balance of criticism and admiration in his portrayal presents him as a figure of remarkable intellectual prowess. The opening also touches upon literary aspects such as accounts of the White Lady ghost in Berlin and summaries of Mrs. Fanny Kemble's dramatic readings, setting a diverse tone for the anthology that captures the spirit of intellectual discourse and cultural commentary of the era. (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 |
Art -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Literature -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14431 |
| Release Date |
Dec 23, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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