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The Grave of Charlotte Temple

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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The Cultural Significance of 'Charlotte Temple' in Early America

This chapter explores the cultural significance of 'Charlotte Temple' in early American literature, focusing on its themes of betrayal and independence. It also examines the rise of the novel as a popular entertainment medium in the 18th century, particularly among women, and introduces a mysterious gravestone linked to the story's character.

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