The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 17, No. 488, May 7, 1831

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 Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 17, No. 488, May..." is a literary periodical published in the early 19th century, likely during the 1830s. This type of book serves as a collection of articles, essays, illustrations, and literary commentary aiming to both inform and entertain its readers. The periodical covers a variety of topics, including architecture, historical accounts, poetry, and commentary on contemporary societal issues, providing a mirror to the literature and interests of its time. In this particular volume, the text features a range of subjects, such as a detailed description of St. George's Chapel in Windsor, discussing its architectural beauty and historical significance, including notable figures associated with it. There are also notable essays on the origin of the word "Albion," poems reflecting various aspects of life, an exploration of a funeral at sea, and literary notices highlighting new works and published pieces of interest. Overall, this volume showcases the blend of literature and instruction, reflecting the cultural context and intellectual pursuits of the society in which it was produced. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-06-01