Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 300 Various Verschillende Various, Various The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 60, October, 1862 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics E-text prepared by Joshua Hutchinson, David Kline, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 60, October, 1862" by Various is a magazine of literature, art, and politics compiled during the mid-19th century. The opening portion presents a reflective examination of autumn, particularly focusing on the vibrancy of autumnal foliage in America, which is depicted as a stunning natural phenomenon often overlooked in literature and poetry. The beginning of the volume sets an evocative tone, describing the brilliant aesthetics of autumn leaves and their transition in color. The author muses on the brilliance of leaves during the season, comparing it to the ripening of fruit and emphasizing its beauty as a vital part of nature's cycle. As details unfold, there are contemplations on the legacy of these natural displays in literature, and reflections on personal experiences connecting the beauty of the season to deeper philosophical and emotional reflections about life and maturity. The writing invites readers to take notice of the subtle yet profound beauty in the world around them, suggesting that appreciating nature's hues can lead to greater insights in life. The second part of the opening transitions to a narrative focusing on a character named Palmer, who is dealing with loss and the burdens of war. He is depicted as emotionally jaded, grappling with the realities of life during the Civil War era, particularly as he prepares for an upcoming conflict at Blue's Gap. He reflects on love and duty, and the impact of war on relationships and personal beliefs. The interplay of personal loss, political sentiments, and the harsh realities of warfare serve to provide depth to characters such as Scofield and Gaunt, further revealing the tumultuous emotional landscape that individuals navigate during such historical upheaval. The narrative juxtaposition of nature's beauty and the grim struggle of war enriches the reader's understanding of the time period and the human condition amidst conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en American periodicals AP Text The Atlantic Monthly Category: American Literature Category: History - American Category: Journals 575713 2025-08-04T11:04:38.706975 text/html 555383 2024-10-28T17:36:39 text/html 300864 2025-08-04T11:04:48.294904 application/epub+zip 307526 2025-08-04T11:04:42.306972 application/epub+zip 276731 2025-08-04T11:04:40.971966 application/epub+zip 547732 2025-08-04T11:04:52.725913 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 517577 2025-08-04T11:04:47.425936 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 375143 2022-09-05T06:49:17.697464 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 514140 2025-08-04T11:04:37.673011 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 494210 2024-10-28T17:36:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17033 2025-08-04T11:04:52.862905 application/rdf+xml 16377 2025-08-04T11:04:41.490956 image/jpeg 3660 2025-08-04T11:04:41.231966 image/jpeg 293368 2025-08-04T11:04:38.751992 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog