The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 53, March, 1862 by Various
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| Author | Various |
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| Title |
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 53, March, 1862 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 53, March, 1862" is a periodical publication that reflects the literary, artistic, and political discourse of mid-19th century America. This particular volume contains various articles and essays, with a prominent piece discussing the socio-economic impacts of emancipation in the British West Indies, specifically highlighting the transition from slave labor to free labor and its implications on productivity, moral conditions, and societal structures. The opening of this volume presents an in-depth analysis of the liberation of the enslaved populations in the smaller islands of the British West Indies. The author poses thought-provoking questions about the challenges faced by freed individuals and the expected outcomes of their newfound freedom. The commentary is supplemented by statistical evidence and observations from travelers, demonstrating a complex picture of emancipation's effects, ranging from economic successes to lingering moral issues within the communities, thereby challenging preconceived notions about the productivity and work ethic of formerly enslaved individuals. The tone is analytical and reflective, aiming to provide insight into a critical moment in history while encouraging readers to consider the broader implications of freedom on personal and societal levels. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | American periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12760 |
| Release Date | Jun 28, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 42 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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