The Evolution of Sympathy in the Long Eighteenth Century

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Exploring the concept of shared feeling, this work delves into the history of sympathy during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. It examines the interplay between charity, market dynamics, global exploration, theatrical expression, and the darker aspects of torture. Each angle reveals how sympathy shaped human experiences and societal norms, offering a multifaceted understanding of this emotional phenomenon in a transformative era.