McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 1

"McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 1" by Various is a debut issue magazine that captures the spirit of the late 1800s through essays, interviews, and stories. It explores the lives and works of famous writers, offering insights into their influences and personal journeys, as seen in the opening discussion between Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen and William Dean Howells, where they try to find the best frame around the subject, with a raw look into their relationship and shared admiration. The magazine balances this with creative fiction, like the story of a young girl's secret love, to show the diverse experiences and development of people in this literary time, all combining to show the era's cultural and social concerns, told through a mix of different voices and writing styles.