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Various |
| Title |
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 54, April, 1862
A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from page scans provided by Cornell University
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| Summary |
"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 54, April, 1862" by Various is a historical periodical produced during the mid-19th century. As an anthology of literary, artistic, and political articles, it encapsulates various themes relevant to its time, including discussions on contribution in the publishing world, issues of war pertinent to the American Civil War, and deeper philosophical reflections on humanity and individuality. The opening of this volume begins with a letter directed to aspiring contributors, addressing the challenges and expectations of submitting work to editors. It emphasizes the shared interests of authors and editors in finding quality material and outlines the dynamics of this relationship, including the importance of presentation and revision. Following this, additional fragments dive into wartime experiences through the lens of characters like John Lamar, a prisoner caught in the throes of conflict, and Ben, a slave grappling with his identity amidst the chaos of war and his evolving understanding of freedom. The narrative presents a vivid portrayal of personal struggles within the historical backdrop of the Civil War, creating a rich tapestry of emotional and societal commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
American periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12097 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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