The Agony Column of the "Times" 1800-1870 by Alice Clay
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"The Agony Column of the 'Times' 1800-1870" by Alice Clay is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the intriguing advertisements found in the "Agony Column" of the Times newspaper, providing insight into the human experiences, eccentric cases, and the nature of love and longing during that era. The compilation of these ads reveals a fascinating blend of romance, desperation, and secrecy as individuals sought to communicate
about their unfulfilled desires and affairs of the heart. The opening of the volume presents an introduction to the Agony Column, explaining its origins and significance as a medium for personal advertisements, especially in the context of searching for love or resolving conflicts. Clay discusses the enigmatic nature of these messages, many of which are imbued with a sense of urgency and longing. She highlights various types of advertisements—ranging from matrimonial inquiries to appeals for reconciliation—while also emphasizing the importance of deciphering coded messages that reflect intricate human emotions and social customs of the time. This opening sets the stage for a collection that promises not only to capture the complexities of relationships but also to offer a glimpse into the societal norms and individual struggles of the 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Clay, Alice |
|---|---|
| Title | The Agony Column of the "Times" 1800-1870 |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Newspapers |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54658 |
| Release Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Last Update | May 7, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 940 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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