Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 368, June 1846 by Various
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"Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 368, June 1846" by Various is a historical magazine issue written in the mid-19th century. This volume includes a collection of essays and articles reflecting on literature, notable figures, and societal critiques of the time, touching on topics such as the roles of statesmen, the encouragement of the arts, and a historical focus on significant writers and philosophers. The opening of this magazine discusses the nature
of English public life compared to that of continental Europe, particularly emphasizing the continuing public presence and intellectual contributions of statesmen after their exit from official power. It highlights the importance of literature and encourages a reevaluation of governmental and societal support for the arts, pointing out historical figures like Lord Brougham’s nurturing influence on writers and scientists. The narrative transitions into biographies of prominent figures in literature and science, such as Sir Joseph Banks, Adam Smith, and Lavoisier, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their contributions and the challenges they faced within their respective fields. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 368, June 1846 |
| 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: 65.5 (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. | 34026 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34026-5 |
| Release Date | Oct 4, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 510 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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