The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6.

"The Galaxy, June 1877" by Various assembles a diverse range of literary works within a single issue of this late 19th-century magazine. Featuring a selection of articles, essays, and poems crafted by different authors, the issue provides a glimpse into the era's artistic and cultural landscape. Themes of longing, personal struggles, and societal observations intertwine throughout the pieces. Emma Lazarus's poem "Spring Longing" establishes a sense of yearning for beauty and romantic escape, while a letter reveals a woman's thoughts about motherhood, artistic dreams, and life's challenges. Together, these opening selections create a reflective and thought-provoking atmosphere, encouraging readers to consider the complexities of a world in flux.