The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 30, April, 1860 by Various
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| Author | Various |
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| Title |
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 30, April, 1860 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Tonya Allen, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 30, April, 1860" by Various is a literary magazine published during the mid-19th century, known for its rich collection of essays, poetry, and commentary on contemporary issues. This particular issue explores a variety of topics, including artistic philosophy, beauty in mathematics, and narratives that reflect societal insights through storytelling and journalism, offering readers a lens into the cultural and intellectual currents of the time. The opening of this edition begins with a philosophical essay titled "The Laws of Beauty," which discusses the concept of beauty as it relates to art, mathematics, and nature. The author reflects on the principles governing beauty, suggesting that it emerges not merely from external forms but from deeper, spiritual laws that can be intellectually grasped. It transitions between theories of physical beauty, such as the superiority of curved lines over straight angles, to the contemplation of beauty as a manifestation of divine intelligence. Following this, the narrative shifts to a personal tale imbued with themes of adventure and exploration, focusing on the protagonist's reveries as he reflects on journeys both real and imagined, revealing a nuanced interplay between dreaming and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | American periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9396 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 3, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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