The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1 by Horace Walpole
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"The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1" by Horace Walpole is a collection of letters and correspondences written in the 18th century. This volume includes a series of insightful letters spanning from 1735 to 1748, chronologically presenting not only Walpole's personal anecdotes and cultured observations but also offering glimpses into the political landscape of his time. The letters reveal Walpole's interactions with notable figures and provide a lively
commentary on historical events, societal norms, and cultural nuances. At the start of the volume, readers are introduced to the structure of the work, which contains a mix of letters and 'Reminiscences of the Courts of George the First and Second,' alongside a preface outlining the collection's significance and context. The opening section begins to explore Walpole’s reflections on university life, his examinations of contemporaneous politics, and insights into historical figures such as George I and George II, establishing the dynamic atmosphere of court life. Through his eloquent and often witty prose, Walpole sets the tone for a detailed exploration of the British aristocracy's intricacies and the broader social fabric of 18th-century England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1 |
| Credits | This etext was produced by Marjorie Fulton |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Authors, English -- 18th century -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Legislators -- Great Britain -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Nobility -- Great Britain -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4609 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 892 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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