The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 108, October, 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. 108, October, 1866" by Various is a periodical publication featuring a collection of essays, poems, and articles characteristic of mid-19th century American literary and cultural discourse. This volume includes a blend of literary critiques, scientific explorations, and reflections on social and political issues, aiming to engage and challenge its contemporary audience. The opening portion presents a contemplative essay titled "Childhood: A Study," where the narrator reflects on their early memories and experiences of childhood. The writer describes the quiet observations of nature and the deeper philosophical thoughts that accompany their recollections. They recount vivid, poignant memories, including encounters with childhood bullies, the indifference and discipline of parents, and the struggles in articulating the complexities of youth. Through these reflections, the author paints a rich, textured picture of the formative years that shaped their understanding of innocence, experiences of fear and joy, and the substantial emotional landscape of a child. This exploration invites readers to consider their own pasts, the innocence of youth, and the lasting impacts of their early years. (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: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-04-28