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Self-taught in her father's library, the writer, satirist and poet
Lady Mary Wortley Montagu had an inexhaustible appetite for travel
and society. This third edition of her Letters and Works (1866)
offers insight into the ambitions and frustrations of one of the
most unconventional women of the eighteenth century. In addition to
remarks on the follies and diversions of London, Volume 1 provides
acute and often acerbic observations of the sights and people she
encountered on her travels across Holland, France, Germany, Austria
and Turkey. Letters to her family, to Alexander Pope, and to her
sister the Countess of Mar are enhanced by an engraved portrait of
Lady Mary in her famous Turkish-inspired dress, and an introductory
memoir of her life; all of which ensures the enduring appeal of
this entertaining collection of correspondence. For more
information on this author, see http:
//orlando.cambridge.org/public/svPeople?person_id=montm
Self-taught in her father's library, the writer, satirist and poet
Lady Mary Wortley Montagu had an inexhaustible appetite for travel
and society. This third edition of her Letters and Works (1866)
offers insight into the ambitions and frustrations of one of the
most unconventional women of the eighteenth century. Volume 2
continues the collection of her humorous, sometimes acerbic
writings with correspondence from her travels in Italy. Her letters
from abroad during the heyday of the Grand Tour reveal a sociable
woman enjoying the sights and society of Florence, Bologna, Venice,
Naples and Rome, while hosting salons, and courting controversy.
Enhanced by an engraved portrait of her husband, Edward Wortley
Montagu, this volume completes an entertaining and informative
collection of correspondence. For more information on this author,
see http: //orlando.cambridge.org/public/svPeople?person_id=montm
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Letters And Works (Paperback)
Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, James Archibald Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzi
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
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++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields
in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as
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++++ The Letters And Works: In Three Volumes, Volume 2; The Letters
And Works: In Three Volumes; Mary Wortley Montagu Mary Wortley
Montagu, James Archibald Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie Wharncliffe
Bentley, 1837 History; General; History / General
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields
in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as
an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification:
++++ The Letters And Works: In Three Volumes, Volume 3; The Letters
And Works: In Three Volumes; Mary Wortley Montagu Mary Wortley
Montagu, James Archibald Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie Wharncliffe
Bentley, 1837 History; General; History / General
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