The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 12, No. 345, December 6, 1828

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The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 12, No. 345, December 6, 1828

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total
1

THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.

0:07
2

The Arch of Constantine, at Rome.

3:45
3

THE BEGGAR'S DAUGHTER OF BETHNAL GREEN. - (For the Mirror.)

6:54
4

HISTORY AND ANTIQUITY OF WILLS. - (For the Mirror.)

4:48
5

The Cosmopolite. - DANCING. - (For the Mirror.)

10:43
6

Fine Arts. - SCHOOL OF PAINTING AT THE BRITISH INSTITUTION. - (To the Editor of the Mirror.)

2:34
7

The Anecdote Gallery. - Thaxted Highwaymen. - (For the Mirror.)

4:19
8

Manners & Customs of all Nations. - (For the Mirror.) - WISE MEN OF GOTHAM.

4:39
9

THE SELECTOR, - AND - LITERARY NOTICES OF - NEW WORKS

0:03
10

ADVENTURES OF ALLAN-A-SOP. - By Sir Walter Scott, Bart.

8:36

Description

Step into a richly illustrated journey through ancient Rome, where the towering Arch of Constantine is examined with the eye of a 19th‑century connoisseur. The article unpacks the monument’s layered history—its marble columns, triumphal reliefs, and the curious mix of imperial symbols stitched together from earlier arches. Readers also learn how this iconic structure has inspired later recreations across Europe, from Hyde Park to the Tuileries, linking past glory to the present landscape.

The second feature shifts to a lively retelling of “The Beggar’s Daughter of Bethnal‑Green,” a ballad that blends Elizabethan songwriting with a medieval legend of Henry de Montfort. The tale follows a wounded nobleman hidden in disguise, rescued by a compassionate maiden, and the ensuing romance that defies social ranks. Listeners will be drawn into the lyrical narrative and its colorful characters, all presented with the period’s characteristic charm and scholarly curiosity.

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en

Duration

~1 hours (74K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-01-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

This collection brings together writing from more than one contributor, so there isn’t a single author story to tell. The focus is on the range of voices in the work itself.

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