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Various |
| Title |
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 18, April, 1859
A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 18, April, 1859" is a collection of essays, articles, and literary pieces published during the mid-19th century. This issue covers various topics, with a notable focus on socio-political commentary, particularly the concept of Agrarianism and its historical implications within society. The volume reflects the tensions and philosophical debates surrounding property rights and social justice. The opening of the magazine features an extensive discussion on Agrarianism, detailing its historical roots in ancient Rome and its relevance to contemporary political discourse. The text examines the ongoing conflict between the wealthy and the poor, emphasizing how the struggle for property and wealth has shaped societies throughout history. Notably, it critiques the mischaracterization of Agrarians as enemies of property, arguing instead that many Agrarians sought to reform existing property laws for the sake of justice and stability. The narrative weaves in examples from various historical contexts, illustrating the complexities of these socio-political dynamics, while setting the stage for further exploration into the themes of social equity and reform in subsequent articles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
American periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11525 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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