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Title: The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 17, No. 475, February 5, 1831
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Summary: "The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 17, No. 475,…" is a periodical publication edited for general readership in the early 19th century, specifically during the 1830s, likely reflecting aspects of the Victorian era. This collection comprises various literary articles, essays, and stories that serve to entertain, inform, and instruct its audience, intertwining literature with social commentary and local history. The contents of this volume feature a range of intriguing pieces, including artistic descriptions of the Princess Elizabeth's Cottage, explorations of English superstitions with narratives drawn from local legends, and a biographical account of Thomas Reid, better known as Tam O'Shanter, highlighting his life and connection to Robert Burns. Additionally, the text includes reflections on various cultural customs and traditions, such as the cruel sport of bull-baiting, as well as contributions that delve into poetry and critical discussions about pastimes and festivals. Each article invites contemplation on both contemporary society and historical practices, revealing how intertwined literature and lifestyle were in the pursuits of common amusement and instruction during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 13829
Published: Oct 22, 2004
Downloads: 196
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 17, No. 475, February 5, 1831
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 17, No. 475,…" is a periodical publication edited for general readership in the early 19th century, specifically during the 1830s, likely reflecting aspects of the Victorian era. This collection comprises various literary articles, essays, and stories that serve to entertain, inform, and instruct its audience, intertwining literature with social commentary and local history. The contents of this volume feature a range of intriguing pieces, including artistic descriptions of the Princess Elizabeth's Cottage, explorations of English superstitions with narratives drawn from local legends, and a biographical account of Thomas Reid, better known as Tam O'Shanter, highlighting his life and connection to Robert Burns. Additionally, the text includes reflections on various cultural customs and traditions, such as the cruel sport of bull-baiting, as well as contributions that delve into poetry and critical discussions about pastimes and festivals. Each article invites contemplation on both contemporary society and historical practices, revealing how intertwined literature and lifestyle were in the pursuits of common amusement and instruction during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 13829
Published: Oct 22, 2004
Downloads: 196
Language: English
Subject: Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.