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Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 462 : Volume 18, New Series, November 6, 1852
- 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:
- "Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 462" by Various is a collection of essays and articles written in the mid-19th century. This particular issue covers various topics, including character sketches and cultural observations, blending narratives on social themes with reflections on life and nature. One of the key essays focuses on a fictional character referred to as the "managing partner," illustrating her unwavering commitment to philanthropic efforts and social guidance. The opening of the journal introduces the "managing partner," a woman with an innate talent for organization and advice-giving. Described through an engaging narrative, she invests herself in the lives of others while neglecting her own affairs, showcasing a complex character who embodies both philanthropy and selflessness. The narrative reflects on her evolution from a child prone to managing her playmates to an adult who orchestrates the dynamics of various social enterprises, emphasizing the paradox of her altruism amidst personal sacrifice. In this way, the beginning captures a keen social insight typical of the period, setting the tone for the subsequent diverse topics featured within the journal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
- Release date is 2008-01-17
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