The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 4, October, 1863 by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 4, October, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Cornell University, Joshua Hutchinson, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 4, October, 1863" by Various is a literary magazine published during the mid-19th century. This volume features a diverse collection of essays and stories, reflecting on various social and political themes pertinent to the era, including discussions on the freedom of the press, personal narratives, and noteworthy literary critiques. The opening of this volume presents a detailed examination of the relationship between the press and government authority during times of civil unrest, specifically referencing the American Civil War. It discusses the tension arising when government suppresses certain publications deemed disloyal, while also emphasizing the necessity of freedom of press as a reflection of public will. An essential argument is made about the delicate balance between civil liberty and national security, as well as the responsibility of the press to uphold public trust in times of crisis. This thought-provoking beginning sets the tone for an exploration of various themes that will unfold throughout the magazine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16323 |
| Release Date | Jul 18, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 414 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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