| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Graham, George R., 1813-1894 |
| Editor |
Griswold, Rufus W. (Rufus Wilmot), 1815-1857 |
| Title |
Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXI, No. 2, August 1842
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| Original Publication |
United States: George R. Graham,1842.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXI, No. 2, August 1842" by Various is a collection of literary works, including fiction, poetry, and articles, from the early 19th century. This magazine features a variety of narratives and poems that reflect the literary and cultural interests of the period, including tales of love, existential musings, and expressions of nature's beauty. Readers will find stories such as "The Bud and Blossom" and "The Maiden's Sorrow," along with selections that explore themes of family, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening of the magazine introduces "The Bud and Blossom," a narrative featuring Mr. Hunter, who is engaged in a conversation about bachelorhood alongside the reflections prompted by a miniature portrait of two sisters, Ellen and Anne. Mr. Hunter recalls a poignant past involving both sisters during a fateful voyage, revealing a story steeped in melancholic love and loss. As the plot unfolds, it hints at profound themes of affection and the challenges of romantic entanglements, with Mr. Hunter’s emotional distinction between his idealized love for Ellen and complex feelings for Anne. This engaging start suggests a rich exploration of relationships, heartache, and the bittersweet nature of memories that will resonate with readers interested in character-driven tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Literature -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67975 |
| Release Date |
May 2, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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