The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 64, February, 1863 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics

"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 64, February, 1863" by Various is a magazine filled with many stories that explores life through literature, art, and politics. The magazine begins by showing how big political happenings and family issues affect regular people, talking about the British Royal Family and the touching sagas of common individuals. Readers will initially get a thoughtful story about the death of Prince Albert, which brings sadness to the Royal Family and is felt by people worldwide. Then, the stories consider the complicated history of George III and how his personality shaped his family and British politics. Moving to a smaller, personal tale, the magazine also introduces Dorcas Fox, a young woman from a small New England town. She stands between the chance for love and what her family expects, showing how her dreams and what society wants from her mix with the events of the time. This mix of large historical stories and personal ones really shows what the book is about.