Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXI, No. 5, November 1842

"Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXI, No. 5, November 1842" by Various is a collection of writings reflecting the artistic and cultural interests of the 1840s. It contains poetry, stories, and reviews, providing a look into the literary world of the time. A key feature is the start of Henry W. Longfellow's play, "The Spanish Student," which opens with two friends, Victorian and Hypolito, talking in the woods about love and sadness. Victorian is a scholar dealing with heartache, and their conversation touches on the themes of lost love and the challenges of navigating social expectations, setting up a story that blends personal feelings with commentary on broader social issues.