Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. XXIV, May 1852, Vol. IV by Various

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Author Various
Title Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. XXIV, May 1852, Vol. IV
Credits Produced by Judith Wirawan, David Kline, and the Online
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Summary "Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. XXIV, May 1852, Vol. IV" is a historical collection of essays, stories, and illustrations published in the mid-19th century. Within this issue, one of the featured stories is "Rodolphus: A Franconia Story," by Jacob Abbott, which explores themes of innocence, societal failure, and the complexities of youth. The narrative primarily revolves around young Antonio, whose life becomes entwined with that of Rodolphus, a boy facing the consequences of his poor choices and eventual entanglements in crime. The opening of the magazine introduces Antonio, referred to as Beechnut, who is helping children Phonny and Malleville as they spend time together playing and introducing them to work around the farm. A series of innocent activities quickly turns into a tense situation when Antonio learns that Rodolphus is involved in a robbery and subsequently, a fire at a barn. Antonio’s concern for Rodolphus drives him to dig deeper, leading to his own wrongful accusation of arson. This tumultuous sequence sets the stage for a moral struggle, highlighting the weight of decisions, the impact of criminal behavior on families, and a young boy's quest for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class AP: General Works: Periodicals
Subject Culture -- Periodicals
Subject Civilization -- Periodicals
Subject American literature -- Periodicals
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EBook-No. 42267
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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