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245 1 4 _aThe Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 2, August, 1862 :
_bDevoted to Literature and National Policy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-11-27
508 _aProduced by Joshua Hutchinson, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections)
520 _a"The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 2, August, 1862" by Various is a literary magazine published during the mid-19th century. This volume features a series of narratives and essays exploring themes of literature and national policy, encapsulated within the societal and moral fabric of America during a time of turmoil, specifically amidst the Civil War. The opening piece reveals the emotional weight of personal tragedies against a backdrop of complex societal issues related to slavery and family dynamics." "The beginning of this volume presents a poignant account featuring a Colonel and his friend as they confront the aftermath of a woman's tragic suicide, which deeply affects the Colonel. The narrative transitions into a visit to a turpentine farm where the characters engage in discussions about the treatment of enslaved individuals, showcasing the various attitudes toward slavery. The interactions between the Colonel and the 'corn-cracker' farmer reflect the complex moral and emotional landscape of the era, intertwining themes of kindness, labor, and human dignity amidst the realities of slavery. This opening effectively sets the tone for a reflective exploration of the personal and societal implications of the Civil War, presenting both characters and readers with deep moral quandaries." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLiterature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals
653 _aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 19th century -- Periodicals
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19927
999 _c61230
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