TY  - BOOK
AU  - Various
TI  - The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 17, No. 471, January 15, 1831
AV  - AP 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals
N1  - Release date is 2004-06-01; Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia and the Online Distributed
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N2  - "The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 17, No. 471, January 15, 1831" is a periodical publication likely produced during the early 19th century. This collection presents a mixture of historical commentary, anecdotes, poetry, and literary notices, reflecting the interests of a Victorian audience. The topics range from artistic and historical reflections, notably on places like the Castle of Vincennes, to whimsical accounts such as the anecdotes about Petraarch and Dante or tales related to chess.  The book offers a tapestry of diverse content, beginning with a detailed history of the Castle of Vincennes, providing both its architectural significance and its grim associations with political intrigue and executions. The periodical also features light-hearted anecdotes highlighting cultural figures such as Petrarch and Dante, the amusing play of chess, and personal stories, illustrating the authors' desire to entertain while educating their readers. Additionally, there are amusing pieces detailing the consequences of siesta and the playful observations of early rising. The varied articles aim to both inform and amuse, making it a fascinating read for those interested in the literary zeitgeist of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -