Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 355, May 1845 by Various
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"Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 355, May 1845" by Various is a periodical publication written in the mid-19th century. This literary magazine offers a diverse array of articles, essays, and stories that reflect the intellectual and cultural currents of its time, likely covering topics such as social issues, literature, philosophy, and travel. The magazine serves as a compendium of contemporary thoughts and debates, showcasing various perspectives that were prevalent in the
British Isles during this era. At the start of the edition, the publication opens with an in-depth analysis of social concerns by the philosopher Sismondi, who critiques the socio-economic landscape of Britain. The text explores the intersection of political economy with historical lessons drawn from the past, particularly lamenting the negative social consequences that have arisen from the rapid adoption of free-trade principles. Highlighting issues such as poverty, degradation of the working class, and the disparity in wealth distribution, Sismondi presents a cautionary tale about the potential downfall of society due to its blind pursuit of wealth at the expense of public morality and welfare. This thought-provoking piece sets the tone for a discourse on the challenges of modern industrial society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 355, May 1845 |
| Credits |
Produced by Brendan OConnor, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Library of Early Journals.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Scotland -- Periodicals |
| Subject | England -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33141 |
| Release Date | Jul 12, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 470 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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