Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 78 Various Verschillende Various, Various The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 20, No. 561, August 11, 1832 Jonathan Ingram, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 20, No. 561,…" is a periodical publication authored by various contributors and composed in the early 19th century, notably during the period known as the Regency era in England. This collection includes various essays, poems, and articles that reflect on themes of literature, history, culture, and instruction, aimed at educating and entertaining its readership. The content showcases a blend of literary criticism, historical accounts, and creative writing, aimed at a diverse audience interested in the intellectual and artistic currents of the time. Within this specific volume, readers encounter a rich array of pieces, including a detailed account of Burnham Abbey, which delves into the historical significance and architectural features of the ancient Augustinian nunnery. Additionally, poetic works such as "A Dream of the Beautiful," explore themes of beauty and transience in human experience. Moreover, a thought-provoking essay titled "Tragedy and Comedy" offers a comparative study of the two genres’ moral and social impact, arguing the merits of comedy over tragedy in fostering moral improvement. The publication serves not only as an educational tool but also as a reflection of the cultural milieu of its time, engaging readers with both serious and whimsical explorations of literature and life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.5 (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: Poetry Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 119378 2025-07-05T08:43:46.383103 text/html 94352 2024-10-28T18:51:15 text/html 518362 2025-07-05T08:43:50.009102 application/epub+zip 516798 2025-07-05T08:43:47.428114 application/epub+zip 142015 2025-07-05T08:43:46.736092 application/epub+zip 548494 2025-07-05T08:43:51.910065 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 538220 2025-07-05T08:43:49.280168 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 143195 2022-09-06T04:33:35.811276 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 108508 2025-07-05T08:43:46.220107 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 88456 2024-10-28T18:51:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16240 2025-07-05T08:43:52.040062 application/rdf+xml 9420 2025-07-05T08:43:46.951102 image/jpeg 1973 2025-07-05T08:43:46.840094 image/jpeg 465272 2025-07-05T08:43:46.405107 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