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245 1 0 _aChambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 448 :
_bVolume 18, New Series, July 31, 1852
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
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 2007-04-20
508 _aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 448" by Various is a periodical publication written in the mid-19th century. This issue features a blend of essays and articles that touch on diverse topics, integrating cultural commentary and social observations relevant to that era. Predominantly, it addresses literary criticism, the societal role of books, and offers glimpses into daily life in London suburbs through its serialized tales. The opening of the journal begins with a contemplative essay on "book-worship," exploring the reverence often shown towards classic literature versus the reality of its accessibility and relevance to contemporary readers. It critiques the blind idolization of certain authors, suggesting that many revered texts remain unread by the masses, influencing them to uphold outdated critical standards rather than understanding works in context. Following this, the narrative transitions into a more observational tone with a detailed description of a suburban terrace in London, depicting a day in the life of its inhabitants and the local tradespeople, establishing a vivid connection with the reader while reflecting on the intricacies of both everyday life and broader societal themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPeriodicals
700 1 _aChambers, Robert,
_d1802-1871
700 1 _aChambers, William,
_d1800-1883
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21193
999 _c62370
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