1. Sentimental Disinterest.
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Valvo, Nick
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SENTIMENTALISM , *INTEREST (Psychology) , *DEBT , *DEBT cancellation , *CHARITY , *PRISONS , *CHARITIES , *HISTORY , *EIGHTEENTH century ,18TH century English fiction - Abstract
The article discusses what is referred to as the sentimental disinterest of elites in their charitable forgiveness of debts in the late 18th century Great Britain, including through referencing late 18th century English fiction. An overview of debtors' prisons in late 18th century England, including charities' efforts to prevent the imprisonment of debtors, is provided.
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- 2016
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