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Various |
| Title |
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 14, No. 404, December 12, 1829
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Andy Jewell, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 14, No. 404,…" is a periodical publication from the early 19th century, likely written during the 1820s. This work serves as a collection of essays, illustrations, and literary pieces, covering a variety of topics ranging from literature and history to the fine arts and sciences. The content is designed to inform, entertain, and educate, making it a significant reflection of the interests and cultural landscape of its time. The publication delves into several topics, including the establishment and workings of the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, an intriguing historical account of conjoined twins from Hungary, and explanations of architectural terminology related to Gothic structures. Fictional narratives such as "Abad and Ada," which tells the tale of love and adventure amidst banditry, showcase the creative literature included in this volume. Aside from tales and essays, there are various poems and anecdotes that illustrate the events of the day and reflections on human experience, offering readers a rich tapestry of knowledge and entertainment that situates itself well within the literary traditions of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11463 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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