Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, May, 1851 by Various
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"Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, May, 1851" by Various is a historical publication, likely created in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a periodical focused on women's interests, blending literature, fashion, and domestic advice suitable for the readership of the time. The content showcases a variety of stories, poems, and articles, touching on themes such as personal development, societal issues, and the role of women in contemporary society. The opening of
this volume includes a mix of literary contributions, including poems exploring love and nature, articles discussing home furnishings and gardening, and even a dramatic piece. Notably, it begins with “The Language of Flowers,” a poem that beautifully reflects the emotions conveyed through blossoms, suggesting how flowers speak the unspoken words of love. The sense of community and the celebratory aspects of life, represented through May Day festivities, are also highlighted as children are depicted joyfully engaged in games and merry-making, suggesting an idyllic view of childhood. Overall, the beginning sets the somewhat romantic and floral tone that characterizes much of "Godey's Lady's Book," presenting readers with a blend of art and practical information intended for the burgeoning Victorian woman. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Hale, Sarah Josepha Buell, 1788-1879 |
| Title | Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, May, 1851 |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Rose Koven, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net Music by Linda Cantoni |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Women's periodicals, American |
| Subject | Fashion -- 19th century -- Periodicals |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33983 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33983-2 |
| Release Date | Sep 23, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 732 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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