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Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXIV, No. 1, January 1849
- 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:
- "Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXIV, No. 1, January 1849" by Various is a collection of literary works and artistic contributions published in the mid-19th century. This periodical showcases essays, poetry, and illustrations, reflecting the cultural and social themes of its time, including the roles and perceptions of women, nature, and personal virtues. The opening of this issue starts with a detailed table of contents, revealing a diverse range of topics and styles, including essays on the character and mission of women through an analysis of the archetype "Belle of the Opera." The initial essay posits an exploration of femininity, beauty, and virtue, capturing the intricate balance between external charm and internal moral duty. It discusses how such attributes can coexist without undermining a woman's domestic role, hinting at deeper themes of societal expectations versus personal fulfillment. The beginning sets a tone for the exploration of moral values, aesthetics, and human experiences across various contributors and themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- David T. Jones, Mardi Desjardins and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2017-01-12
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