Various creator text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2013-01-03 Produced by Judith Wirawan, David Kline, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Culture -- Periodicals Civilization -- Periodicals American literature -- Periodicals AP Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41768 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41768 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133944.0 41768