International Weekly Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science - Volume 1, No. 2, July 8, 1850

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"International Weekly Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science - Volume 1, No. 2" is a periodical collection of essays, poetry, and commentary likely produced in the mid-19th century. This volume touches on various cultural phenomena of the time, featuring contemporary literary figures, notable artistic works, and scientific discussions, illustrating the vibrant interplay of literature, art, and science characteristic of that era. The opening of this volume includes a discussion of Alfred Tennyson's poem "In Memoriam," highlighting its themes of love, loss, and memory following the death of Tennyson's close friend Arthur Hallam. It also introduces pieces reflecting on the cultural significance of contemporary authors and poets, alongside commentary on societal issues such as the Mormon experience in America and the artistic endeavors of individuals like Leigh Hunt. The writing showcases the diversity of topics covered in the miscellany, providing readers with a glimpse into the literary, artistic, and intellectual currents shaping public discourse during the mid-19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Cornell University, Joshua Hutchinson, William Flis and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-07-21