Love letters and writing practices: on 'ecritures intimes' in the nineteenth century

Authors :: Lyons, Martyn
Source :: Journal of Family History. April, 1999, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p232, 8 p.
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: This article discusses the cultural and historical aspects of love letter writing. Topics include literacy, code writing, letter burning, etiquette, and fantasy.

Subjects :: Letter writing -- History
Love-letters -- Social aspects
Forms of address -- Sources
Etiquette -- Social aspects
Characters and characteristics in literature -- Criticism and interpretation
Family and marriage
Psychology and mental health

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