Notes and Queries, Number 187, May 28, 1853 by Various
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bell, George, 1814-1890 |
| Title |
Notes and Queries, Number 187, May 28, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Library of Early Journals.) |
| Summary | "Notes and Queries, Number 187, May 28, 1853" by Various is a historical collection of queries, notes, and replies relevant to literature, history, and antiquities, likely written in the mid-19th century. This volume serves as a medium for literary men, artists, antiquaries, and genealogists to exchange information and insights. The topics range widely, covering everything from discussions on Chaucer’s knowledge of Italian literature to folklore, unpublished letters from historical events, and a variety of odd and curious notes. At the start of this edition, readers encounter a mixture of content, beginning with a scholarly analysis about Geoffrey Chaucer's comprehension of Italian, which challenges previous notions about his linguistic skills. This is followed by an unpublished letter discussing events from the Rebellion of 1745, illustrating the tumultuous historical context of the time. The opening portion also highlights discussions concerning the works of Shakespeare, as well as minor notes on various literary topics, showcasing the diverse interests of contributors in this ongoing intellectual dialogue. Overall, this collection invites readers to engage with the history of thought and literary culture during that period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books |
| Subject | Questions and answers -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20410 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 47 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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