The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 82, August, 1864   By: Various

"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 82, August, 1864" offers a diverse selection of essays, stories, and poetry that reflect the intellectual and cultural climate of the time. From discussions on current events to reflections on literature and society, the magazine provides a fascinating glimpse into the thoughts and concerns of the mid-19th century. Readers will especially appreciate the range of voices represented in this issue, showcasing the perspectives of various writers and thinkers. Overall, this volume is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the ideas and creativity of the past.

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Charles Reade is not a clever writer merely, but a great one, how great, only a careful résumé of his productions can tell us. We know too well that no one can take the place of him who has just left us, and who touched so truly the chords of every passion; but out of the ranks some one must step now to the leadership so deserted, for Dickens reigns in another region, and whether or not it shall be Charles Reade depends solely upon his own election: no one else is so competent, and nothing but wilfulness or vanity need prevent him, the wilfulness of persisting in certain errors, or the vanity of assuming that he has no farther to go... Continue reading book >>