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Title:
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 422
Volume 17, New Series, January 31, 1852
Note: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 422" by Various is a periodical publication written in the mid-19th century. This collection presents various articles that cover a range of topics, including literary commentary, social commentary, and stories reflecting the lives of ordinary people. The opening portion introduces a character named Happy Jack, whose whimsical and often troubled life serves as a focal point for the narrative that explores themes of happiness, despair, and the trials of family life. The opening of the journal sets the stage with an invitation to dinner from Happy Jack, who is seen as both comical and tragic by his peers. Despite financial struggles, he presents himself as cheerful and optimistic, often amusingly dramatizing his misfortunes to disarm the stark realities of his life. The introduction provides insights into Happy Jack's character, as well as glimpses into his family dynamics, affording a rich exploration of their resilience and coping strategies amidst adversity. As his life unfolds, readers are invited to reflect on the nature of happiness, the complexity of human relationships, and the bittersweet humor that often accompanies life's hardships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
Editor: Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871
Editor: Chambers, William, 1800-1883
EBook No.: 16228
Published: Jul 7, 2005
Downloads: 141
Language: English
Subject: Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 422
Volume 17, New Series, January 31, 1852
Note: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Richard J. Shiffer and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 422" by Various is a periodical publication written in the mid-19th century. This collection presents various articles that cover a range of topics, including literary commentary, social commentary, and stories reflecting the lives of ordinary people. The opening portion introduces a character named Happy Jack, whose whimsical and often troubled life serves as a focal point for the narrative that explores themes of happiness, despair, and the trials of family life. The opening of the journal sets the stage with an invitation to dinner from Happy Jack, who is seen as both comical and tragic by his peers. Despite financial struggles, he presents himself as cheerful and optimistic, often amusingly dramatizing his misfortunes to disarm the stark realities of his life. The introduction provides insights into Happy Jack's character, as well as glimpses into his family dynamics, affording a rich exploration of their resilience and coping strategies amidst adversity. As his life unfolds, readers are invited to reflect on the nature of happiness, the complexity of human relationships, and the bittersweet humor that often accompanies life's hardships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
Editor: Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871
Editor: Chambers, William, 1800-1883
EBook No.: 16228
Published: Jul 7, 2005
Downloads: 141
Language: English
Subject: Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.