The Yale Literary Magazine (Vol. I, No. 5, July 1836)

"The Yale Literary Magazine (Vol. I, No. 5, July 1836)" by Various is a window into the scholarly world of Yale College in the early 1800s, presenting a diverse compilation of essays, poems, and critiques crafted by its students. The works explore profound subjects such as morality and what it truly means to be great while examining the depths of human existence. The magazine kicks off with an essay pondering "On the Simplicity of Greatness," arguing that genuine greatness is found not in complexity but in the simple, dedicated pursuit of truth and knowledge, free from selfishness, with the writers contemplating how those who achieve greatness remain grounded. Then, the magazine transitions to poetry, turning to topics like inner peace and the natural, inherent emotions tied to romance and aesthetics, illustrating the fusion of moral sentiments and artistic expression.