Scribner's Magazine, Volume 26, August 1899 by Various
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"Scribner's Magazine, Volume 26, August 1899" by Various is a collection of essays, articles, and illustrations published during the late 19th century. The magazine prominently features “The Lion and the Unicorn” by Richard Harding Davis, which tells the story of an American lodger, Philip Carroll, in London, and explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and love through his interactions with the whimsical Lion and Unicorn figures that overlook his flower shop. Other articles
and essays in this volume likely reflect the cultural zeitgeist of the time, providing a glimpse into society's topics of interest and the nuances of human connections. The opening of "The Lion and the Unicorn" introduces us to the characters of Prentiss, a florist, Captain Carrington, an enigmatic former occupant, and the new lodger, Philip Carroll. As Captain Carrington vacates his room, a young lady arrives and leaves after a poignant encounter, setting the stage for Philip's entrance into London society. He soon begins to attract attention with his creative aspirations, primarily through interactions with beautiful young women and the support of his vivid imagination. The Lion and the Unicorn watch over these developments, providing a playful commentary on the events and hinting at deeper social observations. Overall, the opening sets up a story rich with character dynamics and societal commentary, establishing a whimsical yet layered narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Scribner's Magazine, Volume 26, August 1899 |
| Credits |
Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | American periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56768 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56768-6 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 359 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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