The Cornhill Magazine (vol. XLI, no. 242 new series, August 1916) by Various
"The Cornhill Magazine (vol. XLI, no. 242 new series, August 1916)" by Various is a literary periodical published in the early 20th century. This issue likely contains a range of essays and stories reflecting the social and cultural context of World War I, which was a prominent concern during its publishing period. The magazine features varied content, including literary works, historical narratives, and commentary on contemporary events. The opening of this volume
introduces a dramatic scene involving a fire at a College, focusing on a character who displays both urgency and heroism. The narrative centers on the chaos unfolding due to the fire, highlighting the risks faced by those inside, particularly a young girl named Alice Dynevor, who is trapped. The protagonist acts swiftly, battling through smoke and flames with a courage that transforms him from a mere scholar into a man of action, embodying themes of bravery and self-sacrifice against the backdrop of a stark crisis. This gripping introduction sets the stage for deeper explorations of human character and societal issues within the rest of the magazine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | The Cornhill Magazine (vol. XLI, no. 242 new series, August 1916) |
| Original Publication | London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1860. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | England -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Short stories, English -- Periodicals |
| Subject | English literature -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71982 |
| Release Date | Oct 29, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 130 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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