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Title: The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 12, No. 340, Supplementary Number (1828)
Credits: E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Michael Hermen, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 12, No. 340,…" is a literary periodical edited by various contributors during the early 19th century. This publication can be classified as an anthology of various genres, containing a collection of stories, poems, and illustrations designed for entertainment and education. The topics often range from light-hearted tales to serious reflections, reflecting the cultural dynamics and literary trends of that time. The contents of this particular volume include vibrant tales such as "The Magician of Vicenza," which weaves a story set in the charming Italian city of Vicenza during the late 18th century. The narrative follows a mysterious stranger adorned in flamboyant attire, who captivates the local populace with his magical feats and sharp wit. Through a series of humorous and satirical encounters, he engages with the townsfolk, including officials and religious authorities, cleverly subverting expectations and highlighting social norms. The story ultimately culminates in a surprising revelation, blending elements of fantasy, comedy, and a critique of societal pretensions, typical of the light-hearted storytelling favored in that era. The volume also includes poems and prose works by various authors, showcasing the artistic diversity that characterizes this periodical. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 11406
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 12, No. 340, Supplementary Number (1828)
Credits: E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Michael Hermen, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 12, No. 340,…" is a literary periodical edited by various contributors during the early 19th century. This publication can be classified as an anthology of various genres, containing a collection of stories, poems, and illustrations designed for entertainment and education. The topics often range from light-hearted tales to serious reflections, reflecting the cultural dynamics and literary trends of that time. The contents of this particular volume include vibrant tales such as "The Magician of Vicenza," which weaves a story set in the charming Italian city of Vicenza during the late 18th century. The narrative follows a mysterious stranger adorned in flamboyant attire, who captivates the local populace with his magical feats and sharp wit. Through a series of humorous and satirical encounters, he engages with the townsfolk, including officials and religious authorities, cleverly subverting expectations and highlighting social norms. The story ultimately culminates in a surprising revelation, blending elements of fantasy, comedy, and a critique of societal pretensions, typical of the light-hearted storytelling favored in that era. The volume also includes poems and prose works by various authors, showcasing the artistic diversity that characterizes this periodical. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 11406
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.