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Various |
| Title |
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 13, No. 386, August 22, 1829
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Allen Siddle, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 13, No. 386,..." is a periodical publication edited by various contributors during the early 19th century, specifically in the late 1820s. It is classified as a literary magazine that combines entertainment and educational content, often featuring articles on architecture, poetry, music, history, and various anecdotes relevant to contemporary society. The magazine serves as a reflection of the literary and cultural climate of the time, showcasing a range of topics that engage its readers intellectually and artistically. Within this edition, the magazine covers a variety of subjects including a detailed architectural description of St. Peter's Church in Pimlico, commentary on the performance of psalmody in London churches, and fictional tales such as "The Hearthstone," which revolves around supernatural apparitions linked to a tragic past. Readers are introduced to themes of history, music, and morality, such as the grieving process for a deceased loved one and the exploration of guilt in the ministerial narrative. The magazine not only aims to inform and amuse its audience but also encourages reflection on broader societal issues and personal experiences through the lens of literature and artistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11486 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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