| Author |
Various |
| Title |
L'Illustration, No. 3695, 20 Décembre 1913
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and Rénald Lévesque
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| Summary |
"L'Illustration, No. 3695, 20 Décembre 1913" by Various is a historical magazine issue published in the early 20th century. The volume features a range of articles, illustrations, and topics, offering a snapshot of cultural and social interests of its time, particularly focusing on notable events, artistic accomplishments, and political commentary. The opening part showcases a detailed narrative about the aviator Pégoud, capturing the tense moment before his flight as spectators await an aerial performance. The vivid depiction emphasizes the awe and tension surrounding early aviation, illustrating not only the physical act of flying but also the emotional responses of those watching. Alongside this, the issue hints at other significant topics, including the return of the famed painting "La Joconde" (Mona Lisa), which was stolen and later recovered, signaling a national sense of intrigue and cultural pride during a period marked by significant events leading up to World War I. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Illustrated periodicals -- France
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
33489 |
| Release Date |
Aug 22, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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