The cliche ideas of Valentine’s Day—the roses, chocolates, and construction paper cards—are not what this collection is about. The history of Valentine’s cards is rich: they are the love letters of culture’s past.

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The cliche ideas of Valentine’s Day—the roses, chocolates, and construction paper cards—are not what this collection is about. The history of Valentine’s cards is rich: they are the love letters of culture’s past.