Notes and Queries, Number 232, April 8, 1854 : A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

Bell, George, 1814-1890

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Notes and Queries, Number 232, April 8, 1854" by Various is a literary and historical journal published in the mid-19th century. This publication serves as a platform for scholars, literary enthusiasts, antiquarians, and genealogists to share notes, inquiries, and answers related to various topics, such as folklore, history, and literary criticism. The content is diverse, containing notes on subjects ranging from Arabian tales to minor literary queries, making it an engaging read for those interested in historical literary discourse. The opening of this particular issue presents a plethora of topics, starting with an exploration of Arabian tales and their origins, highlighting their impact on Western literature. It outlines that while many tales are of Arabian origin, they have influences from various cultures, including Indian, Persian, and Greek. The section also discusses contributions to this issue from readers, who provide poetic adaptations, insights into historical texts, and inquiries related to antiquities and linguistic curiosities. Through these varied contributions, the journal fosters a community of knowledge sharing, where readers can delve into discussions about the literary and cultural heritage that shaped the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Charlene Taylor, Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins 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: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2009-12-10