The Continental Monthly, Vol III, Issue VI, June, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy

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The Continental Monthly, Vol III, Issue VI, June, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy

by Various Authors

EN·~7 hours·24 chapters

Chapters

24 total
1

THE - CONTINENTAL MONTHLY: - DEVOTED TO - Literature and National Policy.

1:14:49
2

THE VALUE OF THE UNION. - II.

34:19
3

'MAY MORNING'

2:07
4

THE NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES.

44:57
5

THREE MODERN ROMANCES. - 'GUY LIVINGSTONE,' 'SWORD AND GOWN,' AND 'BARREN HONOR.'

27:51
6

MILL ON LIBERTY.

51:01
7

CLOUD AND SUNSHINE.

2:22
8

'IS THERE ANYTHING IN IT?

20:52
9

THE CONFEDERATION AND THE NATION.

15:43
10

REASON, RHYME, AND RHYTHM. - CHAPTER II.—THE SOUL OF ART.

22:03

Description

A voice from June 1863 opens a window onto a nation in turmoil, where politics and culture clash on every page. The editor frames the issue with a bold assessment of the Union’s worth, arguing that slavery—described as a parasitic vine— threatens the very principles that made America a beacon of liberty. The prose balances fiery moral argument with a measured historical sweep, inviting listeners to hear the era’s urgency without losing the broader, trans‑Atlantic perspective.

Beyond the polemic, the magazine offers a lively mix of literary content: a merchant’s tale, several short romances, a reflective piece on the soul of art, and reports from the National Academy of Design. Readers will also find practical notes on travel, commentary on President Lincoln’s evolving stance, and assorted poems that capture both hope and anxiety. This collection feels like stepping into a bustling 19th‑century salon, where ideas about freedom, art, and daily life were debated with vigor and humanity.

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Full title

The Continental Monthly, Vol III, Issue VI, June, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy Devoted to Literature and National Policy

Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (452K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections)

Release date

2006-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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Various Authors

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