The book "Continental Monthly, Volume 6, Issue 2, August 1864. Devoted to Literature and National Politics" consists of a variety of literary works that impress with their depth and significance. This edition reflects the spirit of the era and the views of the society of the 19th century, which permeated every page of every issue. Authors of articles, stories, and poems, discuss important topics of their time and draw conclusions about national politics, literary trends, and cultural changes. Reading the "Continental Monthly", readers have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the past and hear the voices of those who stood for beauty, truth and freedom.