Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 449 by Various
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871 |
| Editor | Chambers, William, 1800-1883 |
| Title |
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 449 Volume 18, New Series, August 7, 1852 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 449" by Various is a periodical publication written in the mid-19th century. This journal features a mix of stories, articles, and commentary, reflecting the social and cultural milieu of its time. The primary focus of the opening section is a whimsical tale about a sultan, his physician, and an extraordinary bear, exploring themes of knowledge, cultural prejudices, and the absurdity of expectations. The opening of the journal introduces us to a sultan who, feeling unwell, engages his Jewish physician in a discussion about a remarkable bear he owns. The humorous exchange touches on the idea of teaching this bear how to read, which leads to unexpected consequences involving the sultan's Christian subjects. As the narrative unfolds, we see the patriarch of the Christian community thrust into a seemingly impossible task, setting the stage for a comedic conflict steeped in cultural tensions and misunderstandings. This engaging setup hints at further developments where wit, humor, and societal commentary are likely to play substantial roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21939 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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