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Various |
| Title |
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 49, November, 1861
A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Joshua Hutchinson, Tonya Allen, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 49, November, 1861" by Various is a collection of essays and literary pieces published during the mid-19th century. This issue features a notable profile of renowned French writer George Sand, where it discusses her life, literary contributions, and the societal perceptions surrounding her. The character of Sand emerges strongly, portrayed as a complex figure grappling with her identity, moral judgments, and the pressures of her time. The opening of this volume presents a critical exploration of George Sand’s memoirs, emphasizing her childhood, family background, and early influences that shaped her as a writer. It details her poignant reflections on the tensions between societal norms and her personal desires, especially regarding her relationships. Sand's maternal figure and her grandmother are depicted, illustrating the contrasting values and roles women held in that era. This initial portion sets the stage for understanding Sand’s literary legacy and challenges, providing insights into her character's depth while foreshadowing her evolution as a pivotal figure in both literature and women's rights. (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. |
11415 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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