The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 by Various

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Author Various
Title The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851
Note Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851" by Various is a literary and scientific periodical published during the mid-19th century. This compilation includes various articles, essays, and illustrations reflecting on topics within literature, art, and science, serving as a cultural snapshot of the era. The magazine notably discusses figures such as Thomas Chatterton, exploring themes of genius, tragedy, and the often harsh reality faced by aspiring writers. The opening of this volume presents a poignant reflection on the life and legacy of Thomas Chatterton, the "marvellous boy" whose early death at seventeen encapsulated the struggles of genius unacknowledged in its time. Through quoted passages from poets like Shelley and Campbell, the text mourns Chatterton's untimely demise and the societal neglect of talented individuals like him. It paints a vivid picture of Chatterton's life, emphasizing his exceptional literary abilities, his painful experiences with rejection and disappointment, and the moral complexities of his attempts at deception through his forgeries. Overall, this beginning serves to evoke a somber but rich narrative about the life of an overlooked genius and highlights the inherent struggles within the literary world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class AP: General Works: Periodicals
Subject Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals
Subject Art, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals
Subject Science -- History -- Periodicals
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EBook-No. 26196
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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