Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 343, May 1844 by Various
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| Author | Various |
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| Title | Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 343, May 1844 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 343, May 1844" by Various is a periodical publication consisting of essays, articles, and stories written during the mid-19th century. The magazine covers a range of topics, including social commentary on crime in the British Empire, reflections on literature, and travel narratives. This particular edition likely serves as a reflection of the cultural and literary milieu of the time, offering insights into societal concerns and artistic expressions. The opening of this volume begins with a striking analysis of the alarming increase in crime across the British Empire, highlighting the disconnect between governmental awareness of these trends and the public's complacency. The author discusses statistics that reveal that the rise in criminal commitments has greatly outpaced population growth—a trend that has become particularly pronounced following the establishment of police forces aimed at curbing such behaviors. Moreover, the discourse touches upon the role of moral and religious education, skepticism toward reforms, and the resistant nature of society to address the root causes of crime. This introductory segment sets a sobering tone that delves into the complexities of morality and societal structure in 19th-century Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Scotland -- Periodicals |
| Subject | England -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25047 |
| Release Date | Apr 11, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 69 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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