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Various |
| Title |
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 14, No. 389, September 12, 1829
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 14, No. 389,…" is a periodical publication from the early 19th century, specifically during the 1820s. This collection combines various literary forms, including essays, articles, and illustrations, focusing on entertaining and instructive content. The overarching topic centers on cultural commentary, historical accounts, and reflections on literature, art, and social life in that era. The publication includes an assortment of articles, such as a detailed description of Sion House, exploring its historical significance and architectural details, tracing its lineage back to the Bridgetine nunnery and its connections to notable historical figures like Queen Catherine Howard and Lady Jane Grey. Other sections feature reflections on various subjects, from humorous anecdotes to curious insights on societal trends and maladies. Highlighting the values of literature and instruction, the publication serves as a window into the contemporary mindset, with its unique blend of amusement and education, offering readers both entertainment and information pertinent to life in the early 19th century. (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. |
14011 |
| Release Date |
Nov 10, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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