The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 77, March, 1864 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics

"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 77, March, 1864" by Various is a magazine issue from the 1800s that shares a mix of stories and thoughts on books, art, and what was happening in the world. The issue kicks off with a piece about the legendary Queen Calafia, looking at where the tale comes from and pulling the audience into a world where history meets exciting made-up stories, examining how that historical figure is intertwined within literature. The story shares the possible identities of the queen from romance novels of the past, which highlights her beauty, world which is only populated by women, and intertwines themes of chivalry and adventure,. The writing style is filled with details and represents the literary customs of the time, blending romance and reality to capture the essence of the mythical California.