International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 8, August 19, 1850 By: Various
The International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 8, August 19, 1850, is a fascinating collection of articles, stories, and news pieces from the 19th century. The publication offers a glimpse into the thoughts, concerns, and interests of people living in that time period. One of the standout features of this volume is the diverse range of topics covered. From reports on political events to literary reviews and humorous anecdotes, there is something for everyone within these pages. The writing is engaging and well-crafted, making it a pleasure to read and easy to get lost in the flow of the words. The historical significance of this collection cannot be overstated. It provides a snapshot of life in the mid-19th century and offers valuable insights into the social, political, and cultural climate of the time. Readers interested in history or literature will find much to appreciate in this volume. Overall, the International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 8, August 19, 1850, is a captivating and informative read that will appeal to anyone with an interest in the past. It is a valuable resource for researchers, students, or simply those looking to broaden their knowledge of the world. First Page: INTERNATIONAL WEEKLY MISCELLANY Of Literature, Art, and Science. Vol. I. NEW YORK, AUGUST 19, 1850. No. 8. THE THEATER IN RUSSIA AND POLAND. The following interesting sketch of the Drama in the empire of the Czar is translated for the International from the Leipzig Grenzboten . The facts it states are not only new to most readers, but throw incidentally a good deal of light on the condition of that vast empire, and the state of its population in respect of literature and art in general: The dramatic taste of a people, the strength of its productive faculty, the gradual development of its most popular sphere of art, the theater, contain the key to phases of its character which cannot always be recognized with the same exactness from other parts of its history. The tendencies and disposition of the mass come out very plainly in their relations to dramatic art, and from the audience of an evening at a theater some inference may be drawn as to the whole political scope of the nation. In truth, however, this requires penetration as well as cautious judgment. In the middle of the last century there were in the kingdom of Poland, beside the royal art institutions at Warsaw, four strong dramatic companies, of genuine Polish stamp, which gave performances in the most fashionable cities... Continue reading book >>

International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 8, August 19, 1850 By: Various

The International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 8, August 19, 1850, is a fascinating collection of articles, stories, and news pieces from the 19th century. The publication offers a glimpse into the thoughts, concerns, and interests of people living in that time period.

One of the standout features of this volume is the diverse range of topics covered. From reports on political events to literary reviews and humorous anecdotes, there is something for everyone within these pages. The writing is engaging and well-crafted, making it a pleasure to read and easy to get lost in the flow of the words.

The historical significance of this collection cannot be overstated. It provides a snapshot of life in the mid-19th century and offers valuable insights into the social, political, and cultural climate of the time. Readers interested in history or literature will find much to appreciate in this volume.

Overall, the International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 8, August 19, 1850, is a captivating and informative read that will appeal to anyone with an interest in the past. It is a valuable resource for researchers, students, or simply those looking to broaden their knowledge of the world.

First Page:

INTERNATIONAL WEEKLY MISCELLANY

Of Literature, Art, and Science.

Vol. I. NEW YORK, AUGUST 19, 1850. No. 8.

THE THEATER IN RUSSIA AND POLAND.

The following interesting sketch of the Drama in the empire of the Czar is translated for the International from the Leipzig Grenzboten . The facts it states are not only new to most readers, but throw incidentally a good deal of light on the condition of that vast empire, and the state of its population in respect of literature and art in general:

The dramatic taste of a people, the strength of its productive faculty, the gradual development of its most popular sphere of art, the theater, contain the key to phases of its character which cannot always be recognized with the same exactness from other parts of its history. The tendencies and disposition of the mass come out very plainly in their relations to dramatic art, and from the audience of an evening at a theater some inference may be drawn as to the whole political scope of the nation. In truth, however, this requires penetration as well as cautious judgment.

In the middle of the last century there were in the kingdom of Poland, beside the royal art institutions at Warsaw, four strong dramatic companies, of genuine Polish stamp, which gave performances in the most fashionable cities... Continue reading book >>

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