Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 421 by Various
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871 |
| Editor | Chambers, William, 1800-1883 |
| Title |
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 421 Volume 17, New Series, January 24, 1852 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Richard J. Shiffer and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 421" by Various is a periodical published during the mid-19th century, specifically in January 1852. This issue includes a myriad of themes, primarily combining fiction with informative articles. The opening story, "The Wolf-Gathering," showcases a dramatic tale set in Poland during a time of national unrest, featuring characters such as Mr. Charles, a Polish gentleman turned merchant, and the noble families he recounts with fondness and nostalgia. The opening of the journal introduces a group of friends gathered around the fireplace in Mr. Charles's home, where he shares an evocative legend from his youth about Christmas in Poland. This tale centers around his uncle’s estate, the festive wolf hunt tradition, and a series of troubled characters including Count Emerich and the lovely Constanza, who are involved with the growing rebellion against Russian rule. As the story unfolds, an unexpected and deadly wolf hunt descends into chaos, leading to the tragic death of Count Theodore. The piece captures the tension of the era with themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle against oppression while weaving in rich descriptions of the Polish landscape and customs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14612 |
| Release Date | Jan 6, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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