| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Graham, George R., 1813-1894 |
| Editor |
Griswold, Rufus W. (Rufus Wilmot), 1815-1857 |
| Title |
Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXI, No. 5, November 1842
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| Original Publication |
United States: George R. Graham,1842.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXI, No. 5, November 1842" by Various is a literary periodical published in the early 19th century. This particular volume includes a variety of content, such as poetry, fiction, and literary reviews, providing a snapshot of contemporary culture and artistic expression during this time. Notable features include the continuation of long-form narratives, poetry contributions, and commentary on new literary works, reflecting the diverse interests of its readership. The opening of this volume introduces "The Spanish Student," a theatrical piece by Henry W. Longfellow. It begins with a poignant exploration of the themes of love and despair, featuring Victorian, a melancholy scholar troubled by love, conversing with his friend Hypolito in a woodland setting. Their discussion reveals Victorian's deep emotional struggle regarding unrequited love and the heartache associated with it. The dialogue also hints at a broader social context, touching on ideas of honor, societal masks, and the longing for clarity amidst life's confusions. This sets the stage for a dramatic narrative intertwining personal emotions with elements of societal critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Literature -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68014 |
| Release Date |
May 7, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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