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Various |
| Title |
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 17, No. 490, May 21, 1831
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 17, No. 490, May…" is a periodical publication from the early 19th century, specifically around the 1830s. This book can be classified as a literary periodical that seeks to provide readers with both entertaining and informative content. The likely topics include literature, culture, historical reflections, and societal commentary, all intended to amuse and educate its audience. This particular volume contains a variety of articles that reflect on historical figures and events, particularly focused on the architecture and significance of buildings in Southwark, London, such as the residence of Anne Boleyn. It discusses the British Parliament's early history and functions, emphasizing the development of representative governance. Other sections narrate anecdotal stories, like that of a peasant's brave act of climbing a cathedral spire, and an analysis of ransom practices during medieval wars. The diverse content showcases cultural anecdotes, social reflections, and insights into historical events, designed to pique the interest of its readers while also serving as an amusing resource. (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. |
12676 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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