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Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 459 Volume 18, New Series, October 16, 1852

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Explore a world where social grace masks a lack of genuine emotion, revealing the intricate role of women in a bygone era.

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"Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 459" by Various is a journal that captures a moment in time with its essays and articles. It looks at what people were thinking about back then, like how people fit into society, what they felt, and what problems they faced. Starting off, it introduces an idea of the "Woman of the World," who is like a symbol of what women were expected to be. She is an important player in social situations, good at keeping things calm and respectful, but also seems to lack real feelings. She might seem like she doesn't care about others' problems, but she sees everything. The journal hints at how she deals with people, showing she's respected by married women and is a mom who focuses more on her kids' futures than showing them love now. This gives a picture of the issues and experiences linked to being a woman at the time.

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