Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 150 Various Verschillende Various, Various The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 20, No. 571 (Supplementary Number) Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Gregory Margo and PG Distributed Proofreaders "The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 20, No. 571…" is a historical and literary publication that likely originates from the early 19th century. It includes essays, notices, and illustrations related to significant figures in literature, particularly focusing on the life and works of Sir Walter Scott. The book serves to both amuse and instruct its readers, presenting biographical information interspersed with critical commentary. The volume prominently features a detailed biographical account of Sir Walter Scott, detailing his life from his childhood in Edinburgh through his literary achievements and eventual struggles with debt and health. It highlights pivotal moments such as his early education, his passion for reading and storytelling, and the impact of his works like "Waverley," which established him as a leading novelist of his time. The narrative covers his rise to fame, including his poetic works, his marriage, and the eventual financial downfall due to the failure of his publisher, along with his endeavors to repay his debts. Ultimately, it commemorates Scott’s literary legacy and contributions to Scottish culture, painting a portrait of a complex man whose life was deeply intertwined with his creative output. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals AP Text The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 120904 2025-08-05T13:47:00.402121 text/html 96645 2024-10-28T19:07:23 text/html 566323 2025-08-05T13:47:14.137583 application/epub+zip 563830 2025-08-05T13:47:07.268084 application/epub+zip 103295 2025-08-05T13:47:02.905102 application/epub+zip 3190391 2025-08-05T13:47:16.624605 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3179486 2025-08-05T13:47:09.893151 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 140273 2022-09-06T18:34:25.723902 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 102709 2025-08-05T13:47:00.019122 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 82748 2024-10-28T19:07:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16375 2025-08-05T13:47:16.761514 application/rdf+xml 25971 2025-08-05T13:47:03.402080 image/jpeg 4571 2025-08-05T13:47:03.156129 image/jpeg 608846 2025-08-05T13:47:00.428134 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