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The author states that the work was planned in 1842 and all characters sketched before the end of 1843, to avoid the impression that it was written expressly for the present times.
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The author states that the work was planned in 1842 and all characters sketched before the end of 1843, to avoid the impression that it was written expressly for the present times. The contents, except the Preface, have existed in manuscript for a considerable time.
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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“In compliance with the advice of certain friends who are desirous that it may not be supposed that the following work has been written expressly for the present times, the author begs leave to state that it was planned in the year 1842, and all the characters sketched before the conclusion of the year 1843.”
Following friends' advice to avoid the impression that the book was written for current events, the author clarifies it was planned in 1842 and characters outlined by end of 1843.
Author's disclaimer about the work's origin.
“The contents of the volumes here offered to the public have, with the exception of the Preface, existed in manuscript for a very considerable time.”
Except for the Preface, the contents of these volumes have been in manuscript form for a long time.
Statement on the manuscript's age.
