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Letter to Editor
May 13, 1839
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Stella critiques 'Spirit of the Times' for unclear writing in defending the Administration and insulting female politicians, defending women's linguistic and political competence.
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COMMUNICATIONS.
'Spirit of the Times,' in his article of Saturday last, admits his incompetency to defend the Administration; but, nevertheless, attempts to do so. Yesterday morning, he said it was the duty of all men to write so as to be understood 'even by the ladies.' In the performance of this duty he has, in my poor opinion, signally failed. I should not, however, have troubled you on the subject, had it not been for his ungallant insinuation against female politicians, who, perhaps, are as well versed in the King's English as many of the other sex.
STELLA.
'Spirit of the Times,' in his article of Saturday last, admits his incompetency to defend the Administration; but, nevertheless, attempts to do so. Yesterday morning, he said it was the duty of all men to write so as to be understood 'even by the ladies.' In the performance of this duty he has, in my poor opinion, signally failed. I should not, however, have troubled you on the subject, had it not been for his ungallant insinuation against female politicians, who, perhaps, are as well versed in the King's English as many of the other sex.
STELLA.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Social Critique
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Feminism
What keywords are associated?
Spirit Of The Times
Administration Defense
Female Politicians
Writing Clarity
Ungallant Insinuation
What entities or persons were involved?
Stella.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Stella.
Main Argument
the writer criticizes 'spirit of the times' for admitting incompetency yet attempting to defend the administration, failing to write clearly as promised, and making an ungallant insinuation against female politicians, who are asserted to be as versed in english as men.
Notable Details
References Article Of Saturday Last
Mentions Statement From Yesterday Morning About Writing To Be Understood By Ladies