The Agony Column Of The "Times" 1800-1870

By Alice Clay

Book Overview

A sharp, intimate window into London Victorian England, The Agony Column Of The ""Times"" 1800-1870 invites readers to eavesdrop on a century of life, manners, and moral debate. This is more than journalism; it is a living archive of voices that shaped nineteenth century britain society. Alice Clay curates a complete nineteenth century collection that reads like a letters to editors style correspondence, a victorian periodical column with the texture of advice and gossip, social etiquette commentary, and public morals musings. The result is a vivid panorama of daily life, from public virtue to private rumour, rendered in lucid modern prose while preserving the cadence of nineteenth century english journalism. It stands as a valuable victorian readers archive, a resource for scholars and a gateway for curious readers. This edition is not merely a reprint. It has been restored for today's and future generations, and remains a cultural treasure for casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike. Its illustrated edition collection and annotated letters collection invite new interpretation, offering fresh insights into london victorian england and the broader currents of the era. The Agony Column will resonate with those who relish periodical culture, and with anyone seeking a vivid, human account of a society in conversation with itself. An essential cornerstone for anyone building a complete nineteenth century collection.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354846394
• ISBN13: 9789354846397
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"