How the law soothed broken hearts in 19th-century America

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Mon, 04/11/2024 - 22:00

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Mon, 04/11/2024 - 22:00

Painting of a man sitting, holding a crumpled letter while a black dog stands with its paw on his knee by a closed door.

What does a deep dive into the transcripts of historical seduction trials reveal about how we account for hurt feelings?

- by Jinal Dadiya