Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXI, No. 5, November 1842 by Various

"Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXI, No. 5, November 1842" by Various is a literary periodical published in the early 19th century. This particular volume includes a variety of content, such as poetry, fiction, and literary reviews, providing a snapshot of contemporary culture and artistic expression during this time. Notable features include the continuation of long-form narratives, poetry contributions, and commentary on new literary works, reflecting the diverse interests of its readership. The opening of this volume introduces "The Spanish Student," a theatrical piece by Henry W. Longfellow. It begins with a poignant exploration of the themes of love and despair, featuring Victorian, a melancholy scholar troubled by love, conversing with his friend Hypolito in a woodland setting. Their discussion reveals Victorian's deep emotional struggle regarding unrequited love and the heartache associated with it. The dialogue also hints at a broader social context, touching on ideas of honor, societal masks, and the longing for clarity amidst life's confusions. This sets the stage for a dramatic narrative intertwining personal emotions with elements of societal critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Various
Editor Graham, George R., 1813-1894
Editor Griswold, Rufus W. (Rufus Wilmot), 1815-1857
Title Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXI, No. 5, November 1842
Original Publication United States: George R. Graham,1842.
Credits Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive
Reading Level Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class AP: General Works: Periodicals
Subject Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals
Subject Literature -- Periodicals
Category Text
eBook-No. 68014
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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