Janus: Or the Edinburgh Literary Almanac (1826)

John Gibson Lockhart,John Wilson

Janus: Or the Edinburgh Literary Almanac (1826)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 June 2008
Pages
552
ISBN
9781436883511

Janus: Or the Edinburgh Literary Almanac (1826)

John Gibson Lockhart,John Wilson

Janus: Or The Edinburgh Literary Almanac (1826) is a book written by J. G. Lockhart. It is a collection of literary works and essays that were published in Edinburgh during the early 19th century. The book is divided into twelve chapters, one for each month of the year, and each chapter contains a variety of literary pieces, including poetry, essays, and reviews. The book is named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and endings, who is often depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions. This is because the book is meant to reflect on the past year while also looking forward to the future. Some of the notable contributors to the book include Sir Walter Scott, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Thomas Carlyle. The pieces cover a wide range of topics, including literature, politics, and society. They provide a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural life of Edinburgh during this time period. Overall, Janus: Or The Edinburgh Literary Almanac (1826) is a valuable historical document that captures the literary and intellectual spirit of early 19th century Edinburgh. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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