Publisher's Synopsis
Letters from the Right Honourable Lady Mary Wortley Montagu 1709 to 1762 is a collection of letters written by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, a prominent figure in 18th century British society. The letters were written over a period of more than 50 years and cover a range of topics, including politics, literature, and personal relationships.Lady Montagu was known for her wit and intelligence, and her letters provide insight into the social and political climate of her time. She was also a pioneer in the field of medicine, and her letters contain detailed descriptions of her experiences with smallpox inoculation, which she learned about while living in Turkey.The book includes an introduction by the editor, Robert Halsband, which provides background information on Lady Montagu and her life. The letters themselves are arranged chronologically and are accompanied by footnotes that provide context and explain references that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.Overall, Letters from the Right Honourable Lady Mary Wortley Montagu 1709 to 1762 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in 18th century British history, literature, or social customs. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the era's most interesting and influential women.1906. Besides presenting a vivid picture of manners in a picturesque age, they contain a unique series of impressions from foreign courts seldom visited and nowhere else so intimately described. Lady Mary was the wife of a popular ambassador and, wielding the charm of a strong personality, was enabled to see and hear many things of which the ordinary traveler, or resident abroad, knew-and knows-little or nothing. Originally written, for the most part, to her sisters, her daughter, or to very intimate friends, her Letters are unusually detailed and frank. She was a keen observer, not superior to the love of gossip with a quick eye for the telling features of a story or situation, and an easy, effective style.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.
