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Various |
| Title |
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 14, No. 396, October 31, 1829
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Marvin A. Hodges, David Garcia and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 14, No. 396,..." is a periodical publication first issued in the early 19th century, specifically in the late 1820s. This book serves as a compilation of various literary and informative articles, engravings, and essays, addressing topics ranging from historical accounts and travel observations to poetry and reviews of contemporary works. It likely reflects the interests and cultural concerns of its time, merging entertainment with educational content. The volume includes a descriptive piece on Blarney Castle, blending historical facts about its architecture and important figures with commentary on its decline and the surrounding landscape. The narrative conveys a nostalgic tone as it laments the castle's decay while celebrating its natural beauty. Additional sections delve into reflections on contemporary literature, art critiques, and even moral observations about human behavior, including a poignant poem recounting a shipwreck tale that explores themes of guilt and redemption. Overall, the book aims to enlighten readers while capturing the literary spirit of its era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11459 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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