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The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 100, February 1866 is a captivating collection of essays, poems, and stories that provide a glimpse into the social and political issues of the time. The diverse range of topics covered in this volume showcase the depth and breadth of the contributors' knowledge and perspectives.

One of the standout pieces in this volume is the essay on the state of the nation post-Civil War, which offers a poignant reflection on the challenges facing the country as it begins to rebuild and move forward. The vivid descriptions and insightful analysis found in this essay make it a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of this period in American history.

In addition to the thought-provoking essays, this volume also features several beautifully written poems that touch on themes of love, nature, and the human experience. These poems demonstrate the lyrical talent of the poets featured in The Atlantic Monthly and provide a welcome reprieve from the weightier topics discussed in other pieces.

Overall, The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 100, February 1866 is a thought-provoking and engaging collection that offers a unique perspective on the issues of the day. Whether you are a history buff, literature lover, or simply curious about the past, this volume is sure to captivate and inspire.

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THE

ATLANTIC MONTHLY.

A Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, and Politics.

VOL. XVII. FEBRUARY, 1866 NO. C.

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

Transcriber's Note: Minor typos have been corrected and footnotes moved to the end of the article.

ENGLISH OPINION ON THE AMERICAN WAR.

The great events which took place in the United States between the first election of President Lincoln and the accession of President Johnson excited an amount of party spirit in England greater than I recollect in connection with any other non English occurrences, and fairly proportionate even to that supreme form of party spirit which the same events produced in the States themselves, the party spirit which, in hostile and closing ranks, clenches teeth and sets life at nought, seeing no alternative, no possibility, save this one only, to carry its point or die. "I am a Northerner," and "I am a Southerner," were, during the war, phrases as common on Englishmen's lips as "I am a Liberal" or "a Conservative," "I am a Protectionist" (this, indeed, has about become obsolete) or "a Free Trader." It would be very far from correct to say that this party spirit has yet subsided in England; highly important questions, personal and political, remain in ample abundance to keep it lively; but we have at any rate reached a point at which one may try to discuss the past phases of our partisanship, not in the temper of a partisan... Continue reading book >>


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