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Notes and Queries, Number 192, July 2, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

By Various

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

Venture into the minds of 19th-century intellectuals as they explore history, literature, and everything in between, one intriguing question at a time.

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2009-04-02
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"Notes and Queries, Number 192, July 2, 1853" by Various is a compilation made for scholars of all types, from writers to historians, to converse about the topics they enjoy. Collected are historical stories, family trees, critiques of literature, and cultural traditions all meant to give modern readers a peek into the minds of intellectuals from the 1800s. In this volume, there is discussion about the tradition of sacrificing a white bull to honor a saint, insights into Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" and "King Lear," and questions on the mannerisms of the Irish plus the backstory of Lord Byron's old estate, Newstead Abbey, promising an educational journey through history, literature, and culture.

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