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Selected Letters of Horace Walpole
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ISBN13: 9781025975825
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 564
Weight: 2.12
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Selected Letters of Horace Walpole offers a brilliant window into the social, political, and cultural life of eighteenth-century England. As one of the most prolific and celebrated letter-writers in the English language, Horace Walpole provides an intimate and often witty account of the Georgian era. His correspondence spans several decades, capturing the evolution of British society from the height of his father Sir Robert Walpole's political influence through the shifting cultural tides of the Enlightenment.
This collection showcases Walpole's keen eye for detail and his unique perspective as a man of letters, politician, and art historian. Readers will find vivid descriptions of high-society scandals, political maneuvers, and the development of Gothic tastes. These letters are not merely personal communications but serve as a significant historical record, preserving the nuances of daily life and the intellectual climate of the age.
Whether discussing the arts, the intricacies of the court, or the philosophical debates of the time, Walpole's prose remains engaging and insightful. This selection serves as an essential resource for students of history and literature alike, offering a firsthand look at the shaping of modern Britain through the eyes of one of its most astute and eloquent observers.
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