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Various |
| Title |
Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Fifth Series, No. 1, Vol. I, January 5, 1884
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Susan Skinner, Eric Hutton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Fifth Series, No.…" is a periodical publication founded by William and Robert Chambers, and is characterized as a collection of essays and stories that encompass literature, science, and art, likely written during the late 19th century. This particular issue features various narratives, including a story by Charles Gibbon titled "By Mead and Stream," exploring themes of nostalgia and the complexities of relationships within a rural setting. Within the pages of this journal, readers find a rich tapestry of human experience and emotion, primarily crafted through the dialogue between characters like Madge Heathcote and Philip Hadleigh. Their youthful romance is juxtaposed against the societal expectations and familial pressures that threaten to impede their happiness. The journal also delves into historical narratives regarding monastic life, the duties of sledge-dogs in Arctic regions, and reviews of charitable initiatives like the St John Ambulance Association, all of which underscore the journal’s commitment to infusing contemporary societal issues with literary and artistic discourse. Each piece looks to engage readers thoughtfully, provoking reflection on their own lives while providing a glimpse into the values and challenges of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64345 |
| Release Date |
Jan 20, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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