| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Eclectic Magazine of Foreign Literature, Science, and Art, March 1885
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Les Galloway and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Eclectic Magazine of Foreign Literature, Science, and Art, March 1885" by Various is a collection of essays and articles written in the late 19th century. This particular volume includes diverse topics, ranging from literature, art, and science to history and biography, reflecting the eclectic interests of its time. The contents introduce readers to groundbreaking ideas and narratives from different fields and cultures, providing a broad overview of contemporary thought. At the start of this publication, the focus is on the harrowing tale "From Siberia to Switzerland" by William Westall, detailing the escape of a political prisoner, Debagorio Mokrievitch, from Eastern Siberia to freedom. The opening portion describes the grim realities faced by convicts in Siberia, the challenges of attempting to escape, and the complex political climate that led to Mokrievitch's incarceration. The narrative sets a vivid and tense tone, juxtaposing the harsh conditions of Siberian exile with the protagonist's yearning for freedom, shedding light on the broader themes of resilience and the human spirit amidst oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Literature -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
American literature -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
52887 |
| Release Date |
Aug 23, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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