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Various |
| Title |
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 57, July, 1862
A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 57, July, 1862" by Various is a historical magazine published during the mid-19th century. This particular issue features a potent exploration of war poetry, reflecting on the shortcomings of artistic representations of war throughout history, contrasting them with the visceral realities experienced by soldiers. The opening piece questions the typical depictions found in traditional war literature, suggesting that it often fails to capture the true essence of battle and the sentiments of those who fight. The opening of this volume discusses the evolution of war poetry, arguing that much of it lacks a genuine connection to the experiences of soldiers. It examines various historical examples, from Homer to medieval songs, highlighting how most portrayals resort to conventional imagery that overlooks the emotional turmoil and gritty details of warfare. The text references notable works and poets while emphasizing the need for a more authentic expression of soldiers’ experiences and feelings, suggesting that actual letters and accounts from enlisted men often convey more poignant truths about the ravages of war than the glorified verses written by poets removed from the battlefield. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
American periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9493 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 3, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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