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The Grave of Charlotte Temple

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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Fandom and the Fictional Grave: Charlotte Temple

This chapter examines the fascinating phenomenon of fandom through the lens of a fictional grave for Charlotte Temple, highlighting the emotional connections fans cultivate with literary characters. It traces the historical roots of fandom, connecting contemporary emotional responses to narratives with those of past literary devotees like Lord Byron and Charles Dickens.

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