Graham's Magazine, Vol. XX, No. 5, May 1842

"Graham's Magazine, Vol. XX, No. 5, May 1842" by Various is a magazine showcasing a variety of writings from the 1840s. Inside, readers find stories like "The Bride" and "The Mask of the Red Death," plus poems and essays touching on love, nature, and what was happening in society then. "The Bride" starts with Mr. Stanhope visiting Fairlie Hall and meeting the captivating Lady Katharine, the Earl's sister, which leads to witty conversations, a hint of shyness, and a mutual attraction that suggests a budding romance within the refined world of nobles.