Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXIV, No. 5, May 1849 by Various
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"Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXIV, No. 5, May 1849" by Various is a literary periodical published in the mid-19th century. This magazine features a diverse collection of writings, including short stories, poetry, and essays, reflecting the culture, societal norms, and artistic movements of its time. The opening tale, “Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson Jones: A Tale of Everyday Life,” delves into the lives of the Joneses, an ordinary couple with aspirations to climb
the social ladder and achieve fashionable status, illustrating themes of ambition and societal perceptions. The beginning of the periodical sets the stage with a narrative about Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson Jones, a mundane couple yearning for social acceptance and glamour. The text introduces their ambitious pursuits to be considered fashionable and respected in society, highlighting their efforts through extravagant parties and social maneuvering. Mrs. Jones, in particular, is portrayed as determined yet naive in her quest for popularity, often missing the mark in understanding the high society she aspires to join. The narrative captures their humorous misadventures, revealing the disparity between their desires and the realities of social status. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Graham, George R., 1813-1894 |
| Title | Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXIV, No. 5, May 1849 |
| Credits |
Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made available by Google Books |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Literature -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53960 |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 395 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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