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Title: Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 742, March 16, 1878
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Summary: "Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 742, March 16, 1878" is a periodical publication edited by William and Robert Chambers that falls under the category of a popular literature journal. It was written during the late 19th century, a time when periodicals played an essential role in the dissemination of knowledge and entertainment. The likely topics covered in this edition range from biographical sketches, such as the story of artist George Cruikshank, to articles on current events and cultural commentary. In this particular issue, the journal features a profile of George Cruikshank, detailing his notable career as a caricaturist and illustrator. It narrates his journey from a young artist facing challenges in the pursuit of his vocation to becoming a prominent figure known for his satirical works and illustrations for various publications, including Charles Dickens's "Oliver Twist." The journal also includes other articles of interest, such as accounts of sleepwalking phenomena and the implications of fire safety in American cities, reflecting the journal’s commitment to blending literature with scientific and social topics. Overall, it serves as a window into the cultural and artistic discourses of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871
Editor: Chambers, William, 1800-1883
EBook No.: 62849
Published: Aug 4, 2020
Downloads: 63
Language: English
Subject: Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 742, March 16, 1878
Credits:
Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 742, March 16, 1878" is a periodical publication edited by William and Robert Chambers that falls under the category of a popular literature journal. It was written during the late 19th century, a time when periodicals played an essential role in the dissemination of knowledge and entertainment. The likely topics covered in this edition range from biographical sketches, such as the story of artist George Cruikshank, to articles on current events and cultural commentary. In this particular issue, the journal features a profile of George Cruikshank, detailing his notable career as a caricaturist and illustrator. It narrates his journey from a young artist facing challenges in the pursuit of his vocation to becoming a prominent figure known for his satirical works and illustrations for various publications, including Charles Dickens's "Oliver Twist." The journal also includes other articles of interest, such as accounts of sleepwalking phenomena and the implications of fire safety in American cities, reflecting the journal’s commitment to blending literature with scientific and social topics. Overall, it serves as a window into the cultural and artistic discourses of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871
Editor: Chambers, William, 1800-1883
EBook No.: 62849
Published: Aug 4, 2020
Downloads: 63
Language: English
Subject: Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.