Graham's Magazine, Vol. XX, No. 4, April 1842

"Graham's Magazine, Vol. XX, No. 4, April 1842" by Various is a magazine containing insightful stories, poems, and essays from the 1800s. The magazine includes writings from many people, including Edgar Allan Poe and Agnes Piersol, and the writing covers many topics about feelings, societal issues, and art. The beginning story, “The Wife” by Agnes Piersol, is about a woman named Emily Walpole looking after her sick husband and remembering the tough times in their marriage. Edward Walpole has struggled with gambling, and Emily has continued to love him and make sacrifices. The story covers love, forgiveness, and fixing mistakes, and it shows Edward fighting his bad habits and Emily hoping for the best while he is sick. The start of the magazine highlights people dealing with tough choices and moral problems.