Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 370, August 1846

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:

"Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 370, August 1846" by Various is a historical publication, specifically a literary magazine, written in the mid-19th century. This volume comprises a collection of essays, articles, and literary critiques reflecting the political and social issues of its time, such as military affairs, college life, and the evaluation of contemporary literature. The overarching style combines intellectual discourse with insightful commentary on various subjects, creating a rich tapestry of 19th-century thought. At the start of this volume, the reader is introduced to a piece discussing the English army, emphasizing its historical triumphs while critiquing the public perception of soldiers in England. The author argues that despite bravery and victories, soldiers are often overlooked and undervalued by society during peacetime. This opening segment sets a reflective tone, encouraging readers to consider the complexities of military life and the often unrecognized contributions of soldiers. Additionally, a glimpse into the lives of college gentlemen-comoners, particularly focusing on a character named Charles Russell, hints at themes of social status, identity, and personal struggles, suggesting a narrative rich in character exploration and social dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Brendan OConnor, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Library of Early Journals.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-03-31