The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 17, March, 1859 by Various
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"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 17, March, 1859" by Various is a literary magazine published in the mid-19th century. This edition serves as a cultural snapshot of the time, featuring a blend of essays, articles, and stories that explore various themes, including art, politics, and societal observations. The opening portion primarily focuses on the historical context and significance of the Dance of Death, a poignant artistic motif representing the inevitability of
death and its democratic nature, highlighting how it haunts every societal class. The beginning of this edition introduces the town of Bâle, Switzerland, setting the stage for a discussion about the Dance of Death that was painted in the city during a historical plague and ecclesiastical council. It describes the town's unique characteristics, including its mixed cultural influences, its rich history, and its notable figures, such as Hans Holbein, the painter most commonly associated with the Dance of Death. The text delves into the concept of the Dance itself, emphasizing its moral and artistic dimensions and the role of death in human life, as well as detailing Holbein's innovative contributions to this somber artistic tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 17, March, 1859 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Joshua Hutchinson, Tonya Allen, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | American periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11687 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 412 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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