The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 105, July 1866 : A Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, and Politics

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:

"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 105, July 1866" by Various is a literary magazine written in the mid-19th century. This publication includes a rich tapestry of essays, poetry, and serialized fiction, reflecting the cultural and intellectual currents of the time. The various articles and stories encompass themes of personal struggle, medical narratives, insights into societal issues, and artistic expression, catering to readers interested in a wide range of literary genres. The opening portion includes a story titled "The Case of George Dedlow," where the protagonist, a wounded soldier, reflects on his tumultuous journey through war and its aftermath. He recounts his experiences as an army surgeon, detailing his grievous injuries and the psychological impact of amputation and disability. The narrative illustrates the physical and emotional struggles faced by soldiers during and after the Civil War, providing a poignant commentary on the relationship between body and mind. As Dedlow describes his haunting memories and altered state of being, he invites the readership to consider the profound nature of identity and existence in the context of trauma and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections).

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2007-10-08