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Title: The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 2, August, 1862
Devoted to Literature and National Policy

Note: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Janet Blenkinship and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by Cornell University Digital Collections)

Summary: "The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 2, August, 1862" by Various is a literary magazine published during the mid-19th century. This volume features a series of narratives and essays exploring themes of literature and national policy, encapsulated within the societal and moral fabric of America during a time of turmoil, specifically amidst the Civil War. The opening piece reveals the emotional weight of personal tragedies against a backdrop of complex societal issues related to slavery and family dynamics." "The beginning of this volume presents a poignant account featuring a Colonel and his friend as they confront the aftermath of a woman's tragic suicide, which deeply affects the Colonel. The narrative transitions into a visit to a turpentine farm where the characters engage in discussions about the treatment of enslaved individuals, showcasing the various attitudes toward slavery. The interactions between the Colonel and the 'corn-cracker' farmer reflect the complex moral and emotional landscape of the era, intertwining themes of kindness, labor, and human dignity amidst the realities of slavery. This opening effectively sets the tone for a reflective exploration of the personal and societal implications of the Civil War, presenting both characters and readers with deep moral quandaries." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 19927

Published: Nov 27, 2006

Downloads: 190

Language: English

Subject: Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals

Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 2, August, 1862
Devoted to Literature and National Policy

Note: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Janet Blenkinship and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by Cornell University Digital Collections)

Summary: "The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 2, August, 1862" by Various is a literary magazine published during the mid-19th century. This volume features a series of narratives and essays exploring themes of literature and national policy, encapsulated within the societal and moral fabric of America during a time of turmoil, specifically amidst the Civil War. The opening piece reveals the emotional weight of personal tragedies against a backdrop of complex societal issues related to slavery and family dynamics." "The beginning of this volume presents a poignant account featuring a Colonel and his friend as they confront the aftermath of a woman's tragic suicide, which deeply affects the Colonel. The narrative transitions into a visit to a turpentine farm where the characters engage in discussions about the treatment of enslaved individuals, showcasing the various attitudes toward slavery. The interactions between the Colonel and the 'corn-cracker' farmer reflect the complex moral and emotional landscape of the era, intertwining themes of kindness, labor, and human dignity amidst the realities of slavery. This opening effectively sets the tone for a reflective exploration of the personal and societal implications of the Civil War, presenting both characters and readers with deep moral quandaries." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 19927

Published: Nov 27, 2006

Downloads: 190

Language: English

Subject: Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals

Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.