The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 330, September 6, 1828   By: Various

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 330, September 6, 1828 offers readers a unique glimpse into the cultural and societal landscape of the early 19th century. Through a combination of essays, articles, and illustrations, this issue provides a wealth of knowledge on a diverse range of topics including history, literature, and current events.

One of the standout features of this volume is the quality of the writing, which is both eloquent and engaging. The authors demonstrate a deep understanding of their subjects and present their ideas in a clear and concise manner. Additionally, the inclusion of illustrations adds a visual element to the text, helping to bring the content to life.

Overall, The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 330, September 6, 1828 is a fascinating read that offers readers a window into the past. Whether you are interested in history, literature, or simply enjoy a good story, this volume is sure to provide hours of entertainment and enlightenment.

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The English are not you know, reflective public a musical people; this has been said over and over again in the musical and dramatic critiques of the newspapers. True it is that we have no national music , like our neighbours the Welsh, the Irish, or the Scotch; for our music, like out language, is a mere riccifamento , stolen from every nation in Europe. But our king (God bless him) is an excellent musician, and plays the violoncello most delightfully; and we have an Academy of Music. Then we have an Italian Theatre that burns the feet and fingers of all who meddle with its management witness, Mr. Ebers, who, by being "married" to sweet sounds, lost the enormous sum of 47,000 l . it must be owned, an unfortunate match, or as Dr. Franklin would have said, "paying rather too dear for his whistle." We have too an English Opera House , where scarcely any but foreign music is heard, and which, to the ever lasting credit of its management, has transplanted from the warm climes of the south to our ungenial atmosphere, some of the finest compositions in the continental schools of modern music... Continue reading book >>