| Author |
Various |
| Title |
L'Illustration, No. 3690, 15 Novembre 1913
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and Rénald Lévesque
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| Summary |
"L'Illustration, No. 3690, 15 Novembre 1913" by Various is a historical magazine issue published in the early 20th century. This issue contains a multifaceted exploration of contemporary themes, including pieces on theater, aviation, social commentary, and a notable article regarding the historical significance and state of the domains owned by France in Sainte-Hélène, among others. It offers readers a glimpse into early 20th-century France's cultural landscape and societal issues, reflecting both advancements and concerns of the time. The beginning of this historical issue presents a variety of topics that capture the essence of life during the early 1910s. It opens with the mention of a three-acted play "Les Requins" by M. Dario Niccodemi and moves on to richly illustrated articles discussing innovations such as air travel, alongside critical reflections on urban dangers linked to modern conveniences like elevators and automobiles. Additionally, the issue touches on cultural matters such as the marriage of renowned dancer Nijinsky and an insightful commentary by Pierre Loti regarding the neglected French historical sites in Sainte-Hélène, highlighting the interplay between national heritage and contemporary neglect. Overall, it showcases the vibrant yet tumultuous atmosphere of a society grappling with progress and its implications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Illustrated periodicals -- France
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36380 |
| Release Date |
Jun 11, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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