The Southern Literary Messenger, Vol. I., No. 6, February, 1835

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

Heath, James E.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Southern Literary Messenger, Vol. I., No. 6, February, 1835" by Various is a collection of literary articles and essays written in the early 19th century. This periodical serves to promote literature, history, and the fine arts in the Southern United States, reflecting the intellectual and cultural pursuits of its time. The opening portion of this volume discusses the activities of the Virginia Historical and Philosophical Society, highlighting its efforts to document and advance the state's civil and literary history. It expresses a hope for a growing interest in promoting science and literature while lamenting Virginia's historical indifference to its resources. The text also reflects on the significance of various relics presented to the society and details the progress made in public institutions such as schools and museums, emphasizing the importance of education and culture in the community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Ron Swanson

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-03-28