The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 4, August, 1864 / Devoted To Literature And National Policy

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23537

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The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 4, August, 1864 / Devoted To Literature And National Policy

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This collection of essays from The Continental Monthly explores the role of women in society, their relationship with government, and the importance of art in shaping character. The author argues that women have a vital share in the grand free Government of the United States and should be educated to exert their moral and spiritual influence. Art is seen as a means of home-culture, influencing children's characters through beautiful imagery.

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The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No. 4, August 1864, is a collection of essays on various topics, including the role of women in society and government. The author emphasizes that women have a vital share in the grand free Government of the United States and should be educated to exert their moral and spiritual influence. Art is seen as a means of home-culture, influencing children's characters through beautiful imagery. The essays also touch on the importance of education, personal influence, and the role of art in shaping character. In one essay, the author argues that women are not just citizens but have a special relation to the government, and their moral and spiritual influence is crucial for the preservation of the home and the perpetuity of a free government. The author also discusses the importance of education and personal influence in shaping character and promoting virtue. The essays also highlight the significance of art as a means of culture, reproducing nature and idealizing its charms to awaken impressions on the human soul. The author emphasizes the need for women to inform themselves about the principles of the government and become thoroughly imbued with their spirit. The collection also includes an essay by Rev. J. Byington Smith on Art as a Means of Home-Culture, which highlights the importance of surrounding youth and childhood with pure and elevating objects of art to stimulate virtue and shape character. Overall, the essays in this collection emphasize the importance of education, personal influence, and art in shaping character and promoting virtue, particularly for women who have a special relation to the government.

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