The book "Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, Number 82, August 1864, Journal of Literature, Art and Politics" is a collection of the most interesting articles, stories, poems and political reflections that were published in August 1864. This book is an important source for understanding American society and culture in the mid-19th century. The texts of famous authors included in it allow the reader to better understand and appreciate the literary, artistic and political trends of that time. "Atlantic Monthly" offers a deep and diverse approach to the analysis of the events of its time, reflecting the sharp intellectual discourse and cultural and moral values of the time.