Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 150 Various Verschillende Various, Various The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 42, April, 1861 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics E-text prepared by Joshua Hutchinson, Tonya Allen, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 42, April, 1861" by Various is a literary magazine written during the mid-19th century, known for its exploration of themes concerning literature, art, and politics. The opening portion features a reflective essay on the beauty of April in New England, capturing the essence of spring’s rebirth and the vivid awakening of nature with rich descriptions of flora and fauna. It contrasts these emerging delights against the lingering chill and often disparaged early months, suggesting a broader appreciation for all seasons. The beginning of this volume opens with a poetic meditation on the month of April, emphasizing the transition from winter to spring and highlighting the unique joys it brings. The author describes the vibrant landscape, adorned with blooming wildflowers and the melodies of returning birds, which elicit both a sense of nostalgia and profound gratitude. There is a keen observation of the interconnectedness of nature, where the delicate balance between frost and warmth fosters a sense of anticipation for summer among the inhabitants of New England. The blend of lyrical prose with deep appreciation for the changing seasons sets a contemplative tone, inviting readers to engage with nature’s subtleties and the emotions they evoke. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en American periodicals AP Text The Atlantic Monthly Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature Category: Journals 557638 2025-08-05T06:43:16.778269 text/html 557628 557497 2024-11-05T08:14:19.250156 2023-10-05T08:24:42.307797 text/html text/html 304595 2025-08-05T06:43:25.784217 application/epub+zip 310765 2025-08-05T06:43:20.249278 application/epub+zip 286120 2025-08-05T06:43:19.020281 application/epub+zip 544552 2025-08-05T06:43:30.086198 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 517455 2025-08-05T06:43:24.984251 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 498892 2022-09-05T11:55:24.759397 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 522046 2025-08-05T06:43:16.371303 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 502124 2024-10-28T18:28:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16953 2025-08-05T06:43:30.260186 application/rdf+xml 16578 2025-08-05T06:43:19.522293 image/jpeg 3836 2025-08-05T06:43:19.269249 image/jpeg 299479 2025-08-05T06:43:16.824258 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