Spirit of Chambers's Journal: Original tales, essays, and sketches, selected from that work: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Spirit of Chambers's Journal: Original tales, essays, and sketches, selected from that work: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Spirit of Chambers's Journal: Original tales, essays, and sketches, selected from that work is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Chambers, Robert (1802–1871); Chambers, William (1800–1883).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Spirit of Chambers's Journal: Original Tales, Essays, and Sketches" by William and Robert Chambers is a collection of literary works written in the early 19th century. This volume features a selection of original articles from the Chambers's Journal, which includes tales, essays, and sketches that explore various aspects of life, society, and moral themes. The collection is designed to capture the maxims and manners of the middle classes, providing insight into socio-cultural dynamics of the time. The opening of "Spirit of Chambers's Journal" introduces readers to "Lady Jean," a tale set in the Scottish nobility, focusing on the youngest daughter of the Earl of Wigton, who is confined at home to protect her from potential suitors. While her elder sisters participate in social events at court, Lady Jean longs for companionship and freedom. Her life changes when Richard Storie, a handsome tutor sent by her father to teach her music, arrives at Cumbernauld. As she begins to form a connection with him through their shared musical experiences, intrigue develops, setting the stage for a romantic conflict that intertwines duty and desire. The story balances themes of love, restriction, and societal expectations, drawing readers into the complexities of relationships within the historical context of 17th-century Scotland.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Spirit of Chambers's Journal: Original tales, essays, and sketches, selected from that work
- Author credits: Chambers, Robert (1802–1871); Chambers, William (1800–1883)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English literature -- Scottish authors
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Short Stories
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
