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Horace Walpole And His World: Select Passages From His Letters

Horace Walpole And His World: Select Passages From His Letters

Walpole, Horace

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ISBN10: 1432610929
ISBN13: 9781432610920
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 11 2005
Pages: 308
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Horace Walpole And His World: Select Passages From His Letters is a book that compiles selected passages from the letters of Horace Walpole, an 18th-century English writer, art historian, and politician. The book offers a glimpse into the world of Walpole, who was known for his wit, social commentary, and keen observations of the people and events of his time.The passages included in the book cover a wide range of topics, from politics and literature to fashion and gossip. They offer insights into the personalities and lifestyles of Walpole's contemporaries, including politicians, artists, and writers, as well as his own experiences and opinions.The book is edited by W.S. Lewis, a noted scholar of Walpole's work, and includes an introduction that provides context for the letters and their significance. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the social and cultural history of 18th-century England, as well as for fans of Walpole's writing and wit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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