The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 13, No. 354, January 31, 1829

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The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 13, No. 354, January 31, 1829

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total
1

THE COLOSSEUM, IN THE REGENT'S PARK.

18:30
2

MANNERS & CUSTOMS OF ALL NATIONS.

6:22
3

THE CONTEMPORARY TRAVELLER.

5:06
4

SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY.

12:03
5

SPIRIT OF THE PUBLIC JOURNALS.

12:04
6

NOTES FROM THE QUARTERLY REVIEW—(JUST PUBLISHED.)

4:58
7

THE SKETCH BOOK.

4:24
8

RETROSPECTIVE GLEANINGS.

3:41
9

THE GATHERER.

7:23

Description

Step inside a remarkable eighteenth‑century marvel that once graced Regent’s Park, a grand structure whose sixteen‑sided form and soaring cupola dominate the skyline. The guide walks you through its Doric pilasters, elegant entablature, and the gleaming copper and glass that crown the dome, while an accompanying engraving reveals the harmonious proportions that echo the ancient Pantheon. As you explore, the description highlights the building’s spacious interior, inviting listeners to picture the awe‑inspiring scale that once captivated Victorian crowds.

Beyond the main hall, the narrative turns to the tasteful lodges and lush plantings that soften the monument’s mass, noting the iron railings painted to mimic bronze and the delicate latticework of the surrounding gardens. Credit is given to the visionary architect Decimus Burton and his patron, whose collaboration gave the edifice its distinctive “Coliseum” moniker—a nod to its colossal dimensions rather than a literal replica of Rome’s arena. A whimsical interlude then examines the age‑old belief that sneezing signaled good omen, weaving together anecdotes from Greek, Roman, African, and Indigenous traditions, adding a light‑hearted cultural flavor to the architectural tour.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (71K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Allen Siddle and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

2004-02-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

VA

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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