The Rural Magazine, and Literary Evening Fire-Side, Vol. 1 No. 12 (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. 12 (1820)" by Various is a periodical publication likely produced in the early 19th century. This work is a collection of essays, articles, and literary discussions that address various topics ranging from social issues to descriptions of nature, and the importance of sentiment and charity in human interactions. The content reflects the concerns and values of the time, particularly focusing on poverty and the moral obligations to assist those less fortunate. The opening portion of this magazine features a essay titled "The Desultory Marker," where the author reflects on the significance of retrospection and the need for charity during the winter season, emphasizing the moral responsibility of individuals towards the poor. It discusses how poverty often arises from various circumstances, urging the well-off to prepare and offer assistance. This is followed by an exploration of reflections on winter's unique beauty, merging philosophical musings with personal sentiments about disappointment in one's ambitions as a fledgling author. The tone combines melancholy with a call for introspection and societal responsibility, setting the foundation for the themes that extend throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-04-27