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The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851
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- Gutenberg ID
- 26196
- Title
- The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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A rich 1851 anthology of literature, art, and science featuring essays on Thomas Chatterton, Madame Dacier, and the French general Flavio, alongside biographical sketches, fashion plates, and scientific reports. The collection blends historical melancholy with practical observation, offering a diverse window into mid-19th-century intellectual and social life.
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Published in February 1851, *The International Magazine* presents a rich tapestry of literature, science, and social commentary. A significant portion is dedicated to the tragic figure of Thomas Chatterton, the 'marvellous boy' poet who died at seventeen. The text explores his immense genius, his forgeries of medieval poems, and his ultimate destruction by pride, citing tributes from Shelley and Wordsworth. The magazine reflects on the harsh realities faced by young literary men, contrasting Chatterton's fate with stories of other talented youths who found success or succumbed to poverty. The narrative also features a dramatic account of Madame Dacier, a woman accused of theft in a Roman dungeon. While initially appearing as a victim, she reveals a complex plot involving the bandit Flavio and her own child, turning a scene of despair into one of moral reckoning and justice. The issue includes biographical sketches of notable figures such as the renowned German singer Mme. Louisa Henrietta Schmalz, the eminent lawyer George Spence, and General Sir William Lumley, alongside reports on the deaths of Robert Roscoe and the sculptor Mr. Richie. Scientific miscellany offers a detailed report from the Paris Academy of Sciences on hydraulic experiments by Colonel Lesbros, findings on rural populations in France by Blanqui, and updates on the perilous African Exploring Expedition. The magazine concludes with practical descriptions of ladies' fashions for February, detailing equestrian, boy's, and evening wear, reflecting the aesthetic standards of the era.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
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