Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 329, March, 1843 By: Various
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53 offers a diverse and engaging collection of articles that cover a wide range of topics, from literature and history to politics and science. The writing is intelligent and thought-provoking, providing readers with insightful commentary on the issues of the day. The magazine showcases the work of various talented writers, each bringing their own unique perspective to the pages. One of the standout features of this volume is the quality of the literary criticism, which offers detailed analysis and interpretation of both contemporary and classic works. The magazine also includes fiction and poetry that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Additionally, the articles on current events and political developments provide a valuable historical perspective on the issues of the time. Overall, Volume 53 of Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine is a compelling and informative read that will appeal to anyone interested in literature, history, or politics. The diverse range of topics covered and the high quality of the writing make this volume a must-read for fans of intelligent and engaging non-fiction writing. First Page: BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE NO. CCCXXIX. MARCH, 1843. VOL. LIII. CONTENTS. AMMALÁT BEK. A TRUE TALE OF THE CAUCASUS FROM THE RUSSIAN OF MARLÍNSKI POEMS AND BALLADS OF SCHILLER. NO. VI. CALEB STUKELY. PART XII. IMAGINARY CONVERSATION. BY WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR. SANDT AND KOTZEBUE THE JEWELLER'S WIFE. A PASSAGE IN THE CAREER OF EL EMPECINADO THE TALE OF A TUB: AN ADDITIONAL CHAPTER HOW JACK RAN MAD A SECOND TIME PAUL DE KOCKNEYISMS, BY A COCKNEY THE WORLD OF LONDON. SECOND SERIES. PART III. THE LOST LAMB. BY DELTA COMTE AMMALÁT BEK. A TRUE TALE OF THE CAUCASUS. TRANSLATED FROM THE RUSSIAN OF MARLÍNSKI. BY THOMAS B. SHAW, B.A. OF CAMBRIDGE, ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH LITERATURE IN THE IMPERIAL LYCEUM OF TSARSKOË SELO. THE TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE. The English mania for travelling, which supplies our continental neighbours with such abundant matter for wonderment and witticism, is of no very recent date. Now more than ever, perhaps, does this passion seem to possess us: " tenet insanabile multos Terrarum [Greek: kakoithes], et ægro in corde senescit:" when the press groans with "Tours," "Trips," "Hand books," "Journeys," "Visits." In spite of this, it is as notorious as unaccountable, that England knows very little, or at least very little correctly, of the social condition, manners, and literature of one of the most powerful among her continental sisters... Continue reading book >>

Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 329, March, 1843 By: Various

Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53 offers a diverse and engaging collection of articles that cover a wide range of topics, from literature and history to politics and science. The writing is intelligent and thought-provoking, providing readers with insightful commentary on the issues of the day. The magazine showcases the work of various talented writers, each bringing their own unique perspective to the pages.

One of the standout features of this volume is the quality of the literary criticism, which offers detailed analysis and interpretation of both contemporary and classic works. The magazine also includes fiction and poetry that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Additionally, the articles on current events and political developments provide a valuable historical perspective on the issues of the time.

Overall, Volume 53 of Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine is a compelling and informative read that will appeal to anyone interested in literature, history, or politics. The diverse range of topics covered and the high quality of the writing make this volume a must-read for fans of intelligent and engaging non-fiction writing.

First Page:

BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE

NO. CCCXXIX. MARCH, 1843. VOL. LIII.

CONTENTS.

AMMALÁT BEK. A TRUE TALE OF THE CAUCASUS FROM THE RUSSIAN OF MARLÍNSKI POEMS AND BALLADS OF SCHILLER. NO. VI. CALEB STUKELY. PART XII. IMAGINARY CONVERSATION. BY WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR. SANDT AND KOTZEBUE THE JEWELLER'S WIFE. A PASSAGE IN THE CAREER OF EL EMPECINADO THE TALE OF A TUB: AN ADDITIONAL CHAPTER HOW JACK RAN MAD A SECOND TIME PAUL DE KOCKNEYISMS, BY A COCKNEY THE WORLD OF LONDON. SECOND SERIES. PART III. THE LOST LAMB. BY DELTA COMTE

AMMALÁT BEK.

A TRUE TALE OF THE CAUCASUS.

TRANSLATED FROM THE RUSSIAN OF MARLÍNSKI. BY THOMAS B. SHAW, B.A. OF CAMBRIDGE, ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH LITERATURE IN THE IMPERIAL LYCEUM OF TSARSKOË SELO.

THE TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE.

The English mania for travelling, which supplies our continental neighbours with such abundant matter for wonderment and witticism, is of no very recent date. Now more than ever, perhaps, does this passion seem to possess us:

" tenet insanabile multos Terrarum [Greek: kakoithes], et ægro in corde senescit:"

when the press groans with "Tours," "Trips," "Hand books," "Journeys," "Visits."

In spite of this, it is as notorious as unaccountable, that England knows very little, or at least very little correctly, of the social condition, manners, and literature of one of the most powerful among her continental sisters... Continue reading book >>

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