Every Saturday, Vol. 2: A Journal of Choice Reading; July to October, 1874 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265683432 / ISBN 13: 9780265683439

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Every Saturday, Vol. 2: A Journal of Choice Reading; July to October, 1874 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265683432
• ISBN 13: 9780265683439
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

A window into a 1874 Victorian reading world, blending fiction, criticism, and magazine culture.

This volume, Every Saturday, Vol. II, collects a mix of storytelling and literary commentary from the mid‑19th century. It includes serialized fiction such as an excerpt titled A Rose in June, as well as thoughtful essays and reviews that explore poetry, drama, and the arts. The issue also showcases contemporary criticism and culture, offering a snapshot of how readers engaged with literature and ideas of the era.

Inside you’ll find a range of content that reflects the periodical’s broad scope, from character studies and domestic scenes to reflective essays on perception, sound, and the nature of art. It’s a compact look at how Victorian readers consumed long-form fiction and serious prose in a weekly magazine format.

• Serialized fiction excerpts that advance a story and reveal character through dialogue and scene.
• Literary criticism and commentary on authors and their works from the period.
• Essays and ideas on perception, science, and aesthetics of the day.
• Periodical miscellany, reviews, and short pieces that capture the era’s cultural conversation.

Ideal for readers of classic Victorian literature and historical periodicals.