The Rural Magazine, and Literary Evening Fire-Side, Vol. 1 No. 03 (1820)

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 Rural Magazine, and Literary Evening Fire-Side, Vol. 1 No. 03 (1820)" by Various is a periodical publication written in the early 19th century. This collection presents a variety of essays, articles, and discussions on topics relevant to rural life, literature, and moral philosophy. The magazine explores themes such as virtue, education, and the cultivation of both land and character, encouraging readers to reflect on their responsibilities as individuals and members of society. The opening portion of the publication sets a contemplative tone, inviting readers into the realm of essayistic inquiry. It begins by elaborating on the value of essays as a form of literature, comparing them to the established virtues of earlier thinkers like John Locke. The writer expresses a desire to offer moral insights and lessons derived from history, highlighting the importance of virtue and the consequences of vice in personal lives and larger communities. The essays advocate for critical reflection on the influences of literature and society, stressing that the choices individuals make in their intellectual pursuits can yield profound effects on their character and, by extension, on the nation itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Richard Tonsing, Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-08-28