Notes and Queries, Vol. V, Number 124, March 13, 1852 : 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, Vol. V, Number 124, March 13, 1852" by Various is a historical collection of articles and discussions, likely compiled in the mid-19th century. This periodical serves as a platform for literary men, artists, and antiquarians, facilitating the exchange of knowledge, insights, and personal curiosities among its contributors. The contents include notes on literary works, folklore, translations, minor queries answered, and replies to queries posed by readers, revealing a lively intellectual engagement of the time. At the start of this issue, readers are welcomed with an eclectic array of topics that reflect the diverse interests of 19th-century scholars. The opening notes feature an exploration of a Shakespearean line from "Hamlet," an anecdote on a piece of folklore regarding burning fern and rain, and a mention of a ballad about Lord Delamere. Each contribution encourages dialogue and inquiry, such as discussions surrounding various translations and interpretations of historical texts, inquiries into literary characters, and musings about genealogy. This promises a rich blend of inquiry and knowledge that can both intrigue and inform those with interests in literature, history, and cultural traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2012-09-22