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Various |
| Title |
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 75, No. 461, March, 1854 by Various
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing, Brendan OConnor, Jonathan Ingram, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 75, No. 461, March, 1854" by Various is a periodical publication from the mid-19th century. This volume features a diverse range of content, including essays, biographies, and poetry, indicative of the magazine's intent to provide readers with cultural and political commentary relevant to the time. The opening portion particularly focuses on a critical review of a biography of Benjamin Disraeli, showcasing both literary criticism and political analysis. The opening of this magazine begins with a critique of a recent biography of Disraeli, arguing that the author has employed an overly scurrilous and personal approach, drawing comparisons to historical practices of public figures being maliciously portrayed. The reviewer defends Disraeli, addressing claims against his character while reflecting on the nature of political discourse and personality in literary critique. The tone is at times scathing and highlights the scrutiny faced by public figures, setting a tone for the ongoing discussions and criticisms present in the work. While critiquing the biography, the review also provides a glimpse into the political landscape of the era, hinting at wider ramifications for the media's treatment of politicians. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Scotland -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
England -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73600 |
| Release Date |
May 11, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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