The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 6, December 1863 by Various
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"The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 6, December 1863" by Various is a historical literary magazine published in the mid-19th century. This volume contains a compendium of essays, articles, and narratives that reflect on the themes of national identity, societal roles, and the American condition during a time of significant strife and upheaval, particularly the Civil War. The opening portion introduces a reflective essay titled "The Nation," exploring the concept of nationhood
and the role of Americans as "Empire Builders." This piece discusses the history and influence of American citizens, emphasizing their labor and contributions to civilization, and contrasts this with European histories. Key themes include the idea that nations are not merely economic entities but living organisms meant to cultivate men and foster moral education. There is a strong spiritual underpinning to the exploration of national purpose, reached through both the glory of labor and the sacrifices made within the ongoing national conflict. This segment establishes a grand narrative where individuals and their contributions are framed as vital to the broader mission of nation-building. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 6, December 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy |
| Credits |
Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18946 |
| Release Date | Jul 30, 2006 |
| Last Update | Mar 24, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 435 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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