Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 3 September 1848

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

Conrad, Robert Taylor, 1810-1858

Graham, George R., 1813-1894

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

To be supplied : Project Gutenberg, 2010.

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 3 September 1848" by Various is a periodical publication written in the mid-19th century. The magazine features a variety of content, including short stories, poetry, and illustrations, with a focus on themes of romance, social commentary, and artistic expression typical of the Victorian era. The opening portion introduces the story "Angila Mervale; or Six Months Before Marriage," following the lively conversations and budding relationships of the protagonist, Angila Mervale, her mother, and her friend Augusta as they navigate the intricacies of love and social expectations. The beginning of "Angila Mervale" presents a rich dialogue centered on societal judgments about appearances and relationships, particularly focusing on the engagement rumors surrounding a character named Robert Hazlewood and Mary Morton. Angila's playful critique of Hazlewood's looks and her musings on romantic ideals set the stage for an exploration of interpersonal dynamics and self-discovery. As the story unfolds, themes of love's transformative power emerge, culminating in Angila's complicated feelings toward Hazlewood, transitioning from disdain to unexpected admiration, hinting at the complexities of romance in the social backdrop of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David T. Jones, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2009-09-24