Project Gutenberg 2021-05-18 Public domain in the USA. 298 Various Verschillende Various, Various The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 363, December 11, 1886 Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 363, December 11, 1886" by Various is a collection of articles and stories primarily aimed at a young female audience, written in the late 19th century. The periodical includes educational pieces on art, literature, and moral lessons, reflecting the societal values and interests of its time. One of the featured articles discusses Greek and Roman art in the British Museum, particularly focusing on the Elgin Marbles and their historical and cultural significance. The opening portion begins with an informative piece by E. F. Bridell-Fox that delves into the artistry of the Parthenon and its sculptures, detailing the transformations the temple underwent over the centuries. The author vividly describes the central figures and myths associated with the artwork, such as the birth of Athéné, emphasizing the importance of understanding these works in their historical context. Meanwhile, the narrative transitions into a story titled "Merle's Crusade," where a governess, Merle, navigates the complexities of caring for children, setting up themes of familial responsibility and social dynamics. This blend of art elucidation and character-driven storytelling encapsulates the educational yet narrative nature of the periodical, appealing to its readership's quest for both knowledge and entertainment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Children's literature -- Periodicals AP PZ Text Category: Short Stories Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Art 163715 2025-06-26T04:58:02.814703 text/html 139574 2024-10-18T13:48:41 text/html 1288120 2025-06-26T04:58:06.447687 application/epub+zip 1286788 2025-06-26T04:58:03.719718 application/epub+zip 135888 2025-06-26T04:58:03.265691 application/epub+zip 1339119 2025-06-26T04:58:08.590700 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1323814 2025-06-26T04:58:06.021686 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 174824 2022-09-29T12:18:58.368310 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 138834 2025-06-26T04:58:02.461707 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 118903 2024-10-18T13:48:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16145 2025-06-26T04:58:08.715665 application/rdf+xml 25838 2025-06-26T04:58:03.353687 image/jpeg 3485 2025-06-26T04:58:03.310677 image/jpeg 1206514 2025-06-26T04:58:02.879739 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