| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Notes and Queries, Number 43, August 24, 1850
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jon Ingram, David King, the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team and The Internet Library of Early Journals
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| Summary |
"Notes and Queries, Number 43, August 24, 1850" is a collection of queries and answers, providing an avenue for literary discussions among various contributors. This publication is characteristic of the mid-19th century and falls within the Victorian era. It serves as a platform for intellectual exchange, addressing topics ranging from literary analysis to folklore, as well as antiquarian studies. The content of this edition features several sections categorized into notes, queries, and replies. Contributors engage with various subjects, including the authenticity of Shakespeare's "Henry VIII," the origins of the Collar of SS., and insights into folk superstitions such as the significance of bay leaves at funerals and the ritual of throwing old shoes for luck. Additionally, the book includes discussions on literary influences between famous poets and authors, alongside minor queries related to genealogy and history. Overall, it encapsulates a vibrant dialogue among literary enthusiasts of the time, reflecting the intellectual curiosity and cultural context of the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books
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| Subject |
Questions and answers -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13406 |
| Release Date |
Sep 9, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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