Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, Number 361, November, 1845. by Various
"Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, Number 361, November, 1845" is a historical periodical that reflects the literary and cultural attitudes of the early 19th century. This volume features various essays, fictional pieces, and discussions on politics, culture, and notable figures of the time, indicating a rich tapestry of thought and narrative from that era. One highlighted story within this publication is "The Student of Salamanca," which revolves around the lives of twoyoung travelers as they journey through Spain, hinting at themes of friendship, adventure, and the socio-political tensions of the period. The opening of "The Student of Salamanca" introduces two young men, Luis and his jovial companion, as they traverse the rural landscape of Spain. They stop at a rustic inn where they engage with local characters, including a soldier and a muleteer, revealing the lively social interactions and cultural practices of the time. As tensions surface during a ball game between the two men, a confrontation escalates into violence, showcasing the underlying animosity between different regional identities in Spain. This dramatic opening sets the stage for the personal and political conflicts that will undoubtedly unfold as the narrative progresses, especially given Luis's intertwined fate with the family of Count Villabuena and the impending civil unrest in Spain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, Number 361, November, 1845. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Brendan OConnor, Erica Hills, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Library of Early Journals.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Scotland -- Periodicals |
| Subject | England -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27611 |
| Release Date | Dec 25, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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