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Title: Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 355, May 1845

Note: Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 355, May 1845" by Various is a periodical publication written in the mid-19th century. This literary magazine offers a diverse array of articles, essays, and stories that reflect the intellectual and cultural currents of its time, likely covering topics such as social issues, literature, philosophy, and travel. The magazine serves as a compendium of contemporary thoughts and debates, showcasing various perspectives that were prevalent in the British Isles during this era. At the start of the edition, the publication opens with an in-depth analysis of social concerns by the philosopher Sismondi, who critiques the socio-economic landscape of Britain. The text explores the intersection of political economy with historical lessons drawn from the past, particularly lamenting the negative social consequences that have arisen from the rapid adoption of free-trade principles. Highlighting issues such as poverty, degradation of the working class, and the disparity in wealth distribution, Sismondi presents a cautionary tale about the potential downfall of society due to its blind pursuit of wealth at the expense of public morality and welfare. This thought-provoking piece sets the tone for a discourse on the challenges of modern industrial society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 33141

Published: Jul 12, 2010

Downloads: 110

Language: English

Subject: Scotland -- Periodicals

Subject: England -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 355, May 1845

Note: Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Brendan OConnor, Jonathan Ingram and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Library of Early Journals.)

Summary: "Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 355, May 1845" by Various is a periodical publication written in the mid-19th century. This literary magazine offers a diverse array of articles, essays, and stories that reflect the intellectual and cultural currents of its time, likely covering topics such as social issues, literature, philosophy, and travel. The magazine serves as a compendium of contemporary thoughts and debates, showcasing various perspectives that were prevalent in the British Isles during this era. At the start of the edition, the publication opens with an in-depth analysis of social concerns by the philosopher Sismondi, who critiques the socio-economic landscape of Britain. The text explores the intersection of political economy with historical lessons drawn from the past, particularly lamenting the negative social consequences that have arisen from the rapid adoption of free-trade principles. Highlighting issues such as poverty, degradation of the working class, and the disparity in wealth distribution, Sismondi presents a cautionary tale about the potential downfall of society due to its blind pursuit of wealth at the expense of public morality and welfare. This thought-provoking piece sets the tone for a discourse on the challenges of modern industrial society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 33141

Published: Jul 12, 2010

Downloads: 110

Language: English

Subject: Scotland -- Periodicals

Subject: England -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.