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Various |
| Title |
International Weekly Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science - Volume 1, No. 8, August 19, 1850
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, William Flis, the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team, and Cornell University
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| Summary |
"International Weekly Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science - Volume 1, No. 8" is a literary and scholarly publication from the mid-19th century. This edition includes a detailed and insightful examination of the state of theater in Russia and Poland, reflecting on the cultural dynamics and political influences that shape dramatic art in these regions during that era. The opening of this issue highlights the historical context of the theater, emphasizing the differences between Polish theatrical traditions, which favor local productions and national sentiment, and the underdeveloped state of Russian theater, which struggles with cultural identity and lacks a rooted connection to dramatic poetry. The text critiques the performance quality and public perception of the theater in these nations, exploring themes such as national identity, the impact of aristocracy on art, and the challenges of artistic expression within repressive political climates. Overall, this commentary sets the stage for a broader exploration of literature, art, and science presented in this miscellany. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Science -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Art -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Literature -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13796 |
| Release Date |
Oct 19, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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