The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 3, September 1864 by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 3, September 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No. 3, September 1864" by Various is a collection of articles focused on literature and national policy, written in the mid-19th century. This periodical aims to discuss pressing social issues and literary topics, reflecting the concerns of the time. The opening portion particularly emphasizes the theme of domestic service in American households, addressing significant societal challenges related to household management and the treatment of servants, aiming to provoke thoughtful dialogue. At the start of the publication, the author argues for a serious discussion of domestic service, a topic often overlooked despite its importance to household happiness and national welfare. The piece critiques the current state of domestic help, highlighting the multitude of issues that afflict this area, such as ignorance and wastefulness among servants, while calling out the lack of attention from reformers. The author draws comparisons between American and English domestic service conditions, setting the stage for a deeper analysis of the obligations and expectations on both sides of the employer-servant dynamic. Ultimately, this opening portion seeks to invite readers to reflect on the systemic nature of these domestic challenges and the need for reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22926 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 89 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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