Letters from the Right Honourable Lady Mary Wortley Montagu 1709 to 1762

Letters from the Right Honourable Lady Mary Wortley Montagu 1709 to 1762 is a collection of personal correspondence written by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, a prominent figure in 18th century English society. The book contains a selection of letters written by Lady Montagu to her friends and family, including her husband, during her travels throughout Europe and the Middle East. The letters provide a fascinating insight into the life and experiences of a woman of privilege during this time period, including her observations on the customs and cultures of the places she visited. Lady Montagu was also a prolific writer and poet, and the book includes several examples of her literary work. This edition of the book is edited by Robert Halsband and includes an introduction and notes to provide context and background information on Lady Montagu's life and times. Overall, Letters from the Right Honourable Lady Mary Wortley Montagu 1709 to 1762 is a valuable historical and literary resource for anyone interested in the social and cultural history of 18th century England.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.