Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 228 Various Verschillende Various, Various The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 12, No. 340, Supplementary Number (1828) E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Michael Hermen, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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 ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals AP Text The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Category: Short Stories Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 128399 2025-10-05T07:34:52.682793 text/html 108362 2024-10-28T18:40:55 text/html 283696 2025-10-05T07:35:00.118601 application/epub+zip 282982 2025-10-05T07:34:56.598689 application/epub+zip 103677 2025-10-05T07:34:55.011663 application/epub+zip 1535878 2025-10-05T07:35:02.261657 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1538853 2025-10-05T07:34:59.014710 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 154429 2022-09-05T13:07:29.642076 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 99317 2025-10-05T07:34:52.336754 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 79169 2024-10-28T18:40:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16524 2025-10-05T07:35:02.403700 application/rdf+xml 26332 2025-10-05T07:34:55.511646 image/jpeg 4814 2025-10-05T07:34:55.258740 image/jpeg 272797 2025-10-05T07:34:52.696693 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