Women's Letters as Life Writing 1840-1885

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Focusing on the collaborative nature of letters, this book explores how they serve as a medium for documenting and sharing women's lives in the nineteenth century. It delves into the material aspects of letter-writing and the implications of family archives, highlighting the themes of survival and choice. By examining how women's narratives were crafted and reshaped through correspondence, the work sheds light on the significant role of letters in shaping personal and collective histories.