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Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Fifth Series, No. 19, Vol. I, May 10, 1884

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(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Ethical quandaries and romantic entanglements reveal the soul of an era, as essays and tales blend enlightenment with the challenges of the day.

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"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Fifth Series, No.…" by R. Chambers (Secundus) is a journal from the late Victorian era presenting a mix of entertaining and educational articles aimed at a general audience. It contains diverse writings that reflect social issues, scientific progress, and the arts of the 1880s. Essays explore moral questions in economic practices, using examples such as commodity trading and speculative finance. Narrative stories explore human relationships and societal norms, such as a young man named Phillip navigating romantic difficulties with Madge. Through these varied pieces, this compilation tries to capture the intellectual and cultural interests of its contemporary readers.

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