The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851

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The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851

by Various Authors

EN·~13 hours·31 chapters

Chapters

31 total
1

THE INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE - Of Literature, Art, and Science. - Vol. II. NEW-YORK, FEBRUARY 1, 1851. No. III

1:21
2

THOMAS CHATTERTON.

49:52
3

Authors and Books.

1:27:51
4

The Fine Arts.

9:55
5

THE AUTHORESS OF "JANE EYRE," AND HER SISTERS.

13:13
6

DAVIS ON THE LAST HALF CENTURY. - ETHERIZATION.

1:41
7

POPULAR LECTURES.

7:49
8

OLD TIMES IN NEW-YORK.

1:19
9

ROSSINI IN THE KITCHEN.

3:33
10

THE FIRST PEACE SOCIETY.

2:26

Description

The opening pages of this 1851 issue launch readers into a lively Victorian salon, where essays, poetry, and reportage mingle across subjects as varied as fine‑art criticism, early‑American history, and the latest fashions. A standout piece offers a heartfelt meditation on the tragic genius of Thomas Chatterton, tracing how his brief, brilliant life inspired the great poets of the age and still stirs melancholy today. The writer balances reverent tribute with sharp commentary, inviting listeners to reflect on the fragile line between youthful brilliance and the hardships that can crush it.

Beyond the Chatterton essay, the magazine presents a mosaic of cultural snapshots: a witty look at “Scandalous Dances,” a concise overview of Egypt under the Pharaohs, and a spirited debate on the rising peace societies of Europe. Each article is delivered with the clear, measured prose of mid‑nineteenth‑century journalism, making the collection a vivid portal into the intellectual currents that shaped an era.

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en

Duration

~13 hours (798K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

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

Release date

2008-08-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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