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A Sentimental Murder: Love And Madness In The Eighteenth Century-used
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One April Evening In 1779, Martha Ray, The Pretty Mistress Of A Famous Aristocrat, Was Shot Dead At Pointblank Range By A Young Clergyman Who Then Attempted To Take His Own Life. Instead He Was Arrested, Tried And Hanged. In This Fascinating New Book, John Brewer, A Leading Historian Of Eighteenthcentury England, Asks What This Peculiar Little Story Was All About. Then As Now, Crimes Of Passion Were Not Uncommon, And The Story Had The Hallmarks Of A Great Scandalyet Fiction And Fact Mingled Confusingly In All The Accounts, And The Case Was Hardly Deemed Appropriate Material For Real History.Was The Crime About James Hackman'S Unrequited Love For The Virtuous Mother Of The Earl Of Sandwich'S Illicit Children? Or Was Ray, Too, Deranged By Passion, As A Popular Novel Suggested? In Victorian Times The Romance Became A Morality Tale About Decadent Georgian Aristocrats And The Depravity Of Wanton Women Who Consorted With Them; By The 1920S Ray Was Considered A Chaste Mistress Destroyed By Male Dominance And Privilege. Brewer, In Tracing Ray'S Fate Through These Protean Changes In Journalism, Memoir, And Melodrama, Offers An Unforgettable Account Of The Relationships Among The Three Protagonists And Their Different Places In English Societyand Assesses The Shifting Balance Between Storytelling And Fact, Past And Present That Inheres In All History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'A Sentimental Murder'? A: The book explores the true story of Martha Ray, a mistress who was murdered in 1779, and examines the historical context of love and madness in the eighteenth century.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Sentimental Murder'? A: The author is John Brewer, a leading historian specializing in eighteenth-century England.
- Q: What type of book is 'A Sentimental Murder'? A: It is a historical non-fiction book that delves into a real crime of passion and its implications within societal norms of the time.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book was published on June 8, 2005.
- Q: What binding type does this book have? A: This edition of the book is a paperback.
- Q: Is 'A Sentimental Murder' suitable for academic use? A: Yes, it is well-researched and can be used for academic purposes, particularly in studies related to history, literature, or social sciences.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of love, madness, societal norms, and the interplay between fiction and historical fact.
- Q: Does the book provide a detailed account of the crime? A: Yes, it provides a thorough exploration of the murder case and its aftermath, including the societal reactions and interpretations over the years.
- Q: Who is the intended audience for 'A Sentimental Murder'? A: The book is aimed at readers interested in history, true crime, and the evolution of societal values in the eighteenth century.