The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 17, No. 471,…
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"The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 17, No. 471, January 15, 1831" is a periodical publication likely produced during the early 19th century. This collection presents a mixture of historical commentary, anecdotes, poetry, and literary notices, reflecting the interests of a Victorian audience. The topics range from artistic and historical reflections, notably on places like the Castle of Vincennes, to whimsical accounts such as the anecdotes about Petraarch and Dante
or tales related to chess. The book offers a tapestry of diverse content, beginning with a detailed history of the Castle of Vincennes, providing both its architectural significance and its grim associations with political intrigue and executions. The periodical also features light-hearted anecdotes highlighting cultural figures such as Petrarch and Dante, the amusing play of chess, and personal stories, illustrating the authors' desire to entertain while educating their readers. Additionally, there are amusing pieces detailing the consequences of siesta and the playful observations of early rising. The varied articles aim to both inform and amuse, making it a fascinating read for those interested in the literary zeitgeist of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 17, No. 471, January 15, 1831 |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12575 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-12575-6 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 586 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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