The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 88, February, 1865 by Various
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"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 88, February, 1865" by Various is a periodical magazine written in the mid-19th century. This particular volume includes a collection of essays and articles on topics in literature, art, and politics, reflecting the intellectual and cultural concerns of the time. Given the date, the contents likely touch on significant movements in American society, especially surrounding the Civil War and its impact on art and political thought.
The opening of this volume presents a tribute to Washington Allston, an American painter respected for his imaginative works. It recounts the evolution of Allston's recognition and influence, portraying his artistic journey from reclusiveness to public acclaim after an exhibition at the Boston Athenæum. The piece celebrates his unique artistic style, comparing it to renowned European masters and emphasizing that his ability to invoke emotion and thought through his paintings set him apart in the American art scene. The discussion encourages readers to reflect on the intrinsic value of imagination and artistry in a rapidly changing world marked by conflict and transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 88, February, 1865 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics |
| Credits |
Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | American periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30157 |
| Release Date | Oct 2, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 445 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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