Project Gutenberg 2009-09-28 Public domain in the USA. 256 Various Verschillende Various, Various Conrad, Robert Taylor 1810 1858 Conrad, Robert T. (Robert Taylor) Conrad, R. T. (Robert Taylor) Graham, George R. 1813 1894 Graham, George Rex Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 4 October 1848 Produced by David T. Jones, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 4 October 1848" by Various is a literary magazine published in the mid-19th century, known for its eclectic mix of fiction, essays, poetry, and illustrations. The contents reflect the cultural and social attitudes of the time, featuring stories that often explore themes of beauty, romance, societal expectations, and personal struggles. One such tale within the issue, "The Unmarried Belle" by Enna Duval, introduces readers to the character of Mary Lee, a belle admired for her beauty yet surrounded by the complexities of societal pressures and familial expectations. The opening of "The Unmarried Belle" sets a nostalgic tone as the narrator recalls conversations that unveil the competing allure of Mary Lee versus another belle, building intrigue around her character. The narrator's mother and guests discuss the traits that make Mary a subject of admiration, hinting at the dichotomy between nature and artifice in beauty. As the narrative unfolds, we learn of Mary Lee's life as an unmarried woman, her enduring friendships, and her dedication to caring for her ailing parents. It presents a mix of youthful idealism and the poignant reality of unfulfilled romantic aspirations, setting the stage for deeper exploration of Miss Lee’s character as a beloved figure who navigates the constraints of her society while remaining a sincere friend and confidante, thereby questioning societal definitions of beauty and success. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals Literature -- Periodicals AP Text Graham's Magazine Category: Poetry Category: Novels Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature Category: Journals 410387 2025-08-12T10:37:44.221233 text/html 390322 2024-10-24T20:23:40 text/html 680485 2025-08-12T10:37:55.512665 application/epub+zip 685164 2025-08-12T10:37:48.670196 application/epub+zip 217408 2025-08-12T10:37:46.788197 application/epub+zip 1197808 2025-08-12T10:37:59.703651 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1224586 2025-08-12T10:37:53.919677 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 480832 2022-09-14T04:35:05.396475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 353447 2025-08-12T10:37:43.118206 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 333537 2024-10-24T20:23:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 353441 2021-01-05T17:38:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 353431 2021-01-05T17:38:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23545 2025-08-12T10:37:59.862607 application/rdf+xml 17156 2025-08-12T10:37:47.316182 image/jpeg 3691 2025-08-12T10:37:47.051201 image/jpeg 139889 2021-01-05T17:38:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 575756 2021-01-05T17:38:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 139853 2021-01-05T17:38:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 671024 2025-08-12T10:37:44.265191 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia