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Lady Mary's Letter

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When reading the letter, the main thing to keep in mind is that this text is written by one woman, accounting her memories, and experiences. Which alters the way readers perceive the ‘story.’ Nothing is sourced, so many things could be exaggerated or even fabricated. Time is also compressed (times jumps) the letters talking about multiple days in one letter, and often multiple events as Lady Mary ‘needs things to write about’ in these letters back to people in England. Historical aspects include the comparison/ relationship between London, and Vienna (at the time the letter was written.) The letter(s) also highlight the culture, societal norms, and how the aristocratic societies differ giving readers insight to the times and why Lady Mary is
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