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Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXV, No. 2, August 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. XXXV, No. 2, August 1849" by Various is a periodical publication from the mid-19th century. This volume features a diverse array of content, which includes fiction, poetry, articles, and literary reviews reflecting societal themes and cultural interests of the time. The opening chapters introduce readers to characters such as Deacon Humphreys, a seemingly pious man with strict religious views, and Mrs. Norton, a widow who defies local prejudices as she integrates into the village life of Grassmere. The beginning of the publication presents the character of Deacon Humphreys, who is respected yet lacks compassion-a dynamic that sets the stage for contrasting themes of charity and judgment within the village of Grassmere. The arrival of Mrs. Norton and her daughter Grace introduces new social elements and intrigue among the villagers, particularly regarding different religious affiliations. The narrative hints at underlying tensions between the characters as Deacon Humphreys grapples with his rigid beliefs against the backdrop of an evolving community, suggesting themes of morality, social acceptance, and personal growth woven throughout the stories to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made available by Google Books
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2017-08-16
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