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Various |
Title |
The Cornhill Magazine, February, 1860 (Vol. I, No. 2)
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Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Smith, Elder and Co.,1860.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Credits |
hekula03, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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Summary |
"The Cornhill Magazine, February, 1860 (Vol. I, No. 2)" by Various is a literary magazine published during the mid-19th century. This volume features a diverse array of articles ranging from literary essays, poetry, and short stories to reflections on contemporary social issues. Through its contributions, it presents a mosaic of thoughts and themes relevant to its time, including tributes to literary figures and examinations of societal dynamics. The opening portion of the magazine includes a heartfelt tribute titled "Nil Nisi Bonum," which reflects on the lives and legacies of prominent literary figures such as Washington Irving and Lord Macaulay, praising their contributions to literature and society at large. The writer reminisces about Irving's amiable character and the respect he commanded across both the Atlantic and his native America. The piece emphasizes themes of kindness, intellectual prowess, and the influence of literature on building bridges between cultures. The text sets a tone of nostalgia and admiration, highlighting the profound impact these authors have had on their contemporaries and on the world of letters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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Subject |
England -- Periodicals
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Subject |
Short stories, English -- Periodicals
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Subject |
English literature -- Periodicals
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
68175 |
Release Date |
May 26, 2022 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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