The Letters of Horace Walpole V16: Fourth Earl of Orford (1905)

Horace Walpole

The Letters of Horace Walpole V16: Fourth Earl of Orford (1905)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
19 March 2010
Pages
438
ISBN
9781160713450

The Letters of Horace Walpole V16: Fourth Earl of Orford (1905)

Horace Walpole

The Letters of Horace Walpole V16: Fourth Earl of Orford is a collection of letters written by Horace Walpole, the Fourth Earl of Orford, that were compiled and published in 1905. The book contains a total of 536 pages and is divided into multiple sections, each containing letters that were written during a specific period of Walpole's life. Horace Walpole was a prominent figure in eighteenth-century England and is best known for his literary works, including the Gothic novel The Castle of Otranto. However, he was also an avid letter writer and his correspondence provides a unique insight into the social and political climate of his time. The letters in this volume cover a wide range of topics, including Walpole's personal life, his relationships with family and friends, his political views, and his literary pursuits. They are written in a lively and engaging style and offer a glimpse into the world of the aristocracy during the eighteenth century. Overall, The Letters of Horace Walpole V16: Fourth Earl of Orford is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of eighteenth-century England, as well as for those interested in the life and works of Horace Walpole himself.In Sixteen Volumes.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.

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