The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 63, January, 1863 by Various

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Author Various
Title The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 63, January, 1863
A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics
Credits Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from page scans provided by Cornell University
Summary "The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 63, January, 1863" by Various is a literary magazine from the mid-19th century. As part of an ongoing series, this issue includes a range of essays and stories reflecting contemporary issues in literature, art, and politics with a notable focus on childhood and societal critiques. At the start of this edition, the opening essay titled "Happiest Days" presents a critical examination of the notion that childhood is the happiest period of life. The narrator challenges the romanticized view by recalling memories of being coerced into adult expectations, and describes childhood as a time of constraint and obedience devoid of true freedom or happiness. The opening portion argues that children's genuine emotions and experiences are often dismissed or diminished by adult perceptions, illustrating how misunderstandings can perpetuate the idea of an idealized childhood. Through evocative language and poignant examples, it lays the groundwork for a broader discourse on the complexities of human development and social realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class AP: General Works: Periodicals
Subject American periodicals
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EBook-No. 12412
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Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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