| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Graham, George R., 1813-1894 |
| Editor |
Griswold, Rufus W. (Rufus Wilmot), 1815-1857 |
| Title |
Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXI, No. 3, September 1842
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| Original Publication |
United States: George R. Graham,1842.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.3 (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. 3, September 1842" by Various is a literary periodical published during the mid-19th century. This edition features a diverse range of content, including fiction, poetry, essays, and reviews, allowing readers to explore various themes and styles of writing characteristic of the time. The opening portion includes dramatic works such as "The Spanish Student" by Henry W. Longfellow, hinting at an exploration of love, cultural identity, and social dynamics. The beginning of the magazine introduces the play "The Spanish Student," where two characters, the Count of Lara and Don Carlos, engage in a lively conversation about a play they attended, delving into themes of beauty, virtue, and the nature of love, particularly focusing on Preciosa, a gipsy girl who captivates them. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Madrid, establishing a romantic atmosphere filled with witty banter and underlying tensions regarding social status and morality. As the scene shifts, the affectionate relationship between Victorian, a student, and Preciosa is introduced, setting the stage for deeper explorations of love and societal expectations. (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. |
67983 |
| Release Date |
May 3, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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