The Atlantic Monthly, Volume17, No. 103, May, 1866 A Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, and Politics
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Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
31.08.2026
Verlag
Kamira BooksSeitenzahl
124
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22,9/15,2/0,7 cm
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192 g
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9798182718479
is a literary magazine published in the mid-19th century. This volume contains a range of articles and stories that reflect on various themes includ ing literature, politics, and social issues of the time. Notably, the open ing portion discusses the life and thoughts of a character named Zachary Humphreys, who appears to grapple with the contrasting values of com merce and ideals in a society dictated by transactional relationships. The opening of this volume presents an introspective narrative where Zachary engages in a philosophical dialogue with his more pragmatic brother Josiah. As he contemplates his own marginalized existence as a clerk, Zachary re flects on his aspirations beyond the commercial grind, ignited by memo ries of an inspiring figure named Knowles. This opening section intricately weaves themes of ambition, family dynamics, and the quest for meaning in a world dominated by capitalistic ideals. Zachary's thoughts reveal an emo tional struggle betweenseekingpersonalfulfillmentandreconcilingwithso cietal expectations, setting the stage for deeper explorations within the vol ume this Caroline Ryder was a character almost impossible to present so as to enable the reader to recognize her should she cross his path; so great was thecontradictionbetweenwhatshewasandwhatsheseemed,andsoperfect was the imitation. She looked a respectable young spinster, with a grace of manner beyondher station, and a decency and propriety of demeanor that inspired respect. She was a married woman,separated fromherhusbandbymutualconsent; and she had had many lovers, each of whom she had loved ardently-for a little while. She was a woman that brought to bear upon foolish, culpable loves a mental power that would have adorned the woolsack. The moment prudence or waning inclination made it advisable to break with the reigning favorite, she set to work to cool him down by deliberate coldness, sullenness, insolence; and generally succeeded. But if he was in curable, she never hesitated as to her course; she smiled again on him, and looked out for another place: being an invaluable servant, she got one di rectly; and was off to fresh pastures. Afemale rake; but with the air of a very prude
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