02232cam a22003253u 4500 41768 UtSlPG 20260610133944.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. IX.—February, 1851.—Vol. II. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-01-03 Produced by Judith Wirawan, David Kline, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. IX.—February, 1851.—Vol. II." by Various is a periodical collection of essays and illustrations written in the mid-19th century. This magazine features diverse content, including literary works, commentary on cultural issues, travel accounts, and illustrations, all aimed at providing readers with insights into contemporary society and thought of the time. The opening portion includes a poem titled "The Traveler; or, A Prospect of Society" by Oliver Goldsmith. It reflects on travels across various regions, juxtaposing the solitude of the traveler with the comforts of home, emphasizing that true happiness is often found not in the exotic locales but in the bonds formed with one’s own community. The traveler expresses discontent as he roams through beautiful landscapes, longing for the simple pleasures of home and human connection, ultimately concluding that happiness must be sought within the mind, regardless of external circumstances or government. The sentiment explores themes of belonging, the quest for happiness, and the various definitions of societal prosperity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Culture -- Periodicals Civilization -- Periodicals American literature -- Periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41768 82607 82607