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100 1 _aMontagu, Mrs.
_q(Elizabeth),
_d1718-1800
245 1 0 _aElizabeth Montagu, the queen of the bluestockings, Volumes 1 and 2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-04-18
508 _aFay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Elizabeth Montagu, the Queen of the Bluestockings: Her Correspondence from 1720 to 1761" by Emily J. Climenson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work sheds light on the life and correspondence of Elizabeth Montagu, who was an influential figure in the intellectual society of the 18th century known as a bluestocking. The book aims to illustrate her relationships and social circle while providing insights into the customs, fashions, and events of her time, revealing her multifaceted personality as a devoted wife, gifted conversationalist, and active social figure. The opening of the narrative establishes a familial and social backdrop to Elizabeth Montagu's early life. It introduces her lineage and significant connections, particularly through her correspondence with the Duchess of Portland, which begins when she is still a young girl. This correspondence and the various letters included serve to illustrate not only her personal relationships but also the societal norms and cultural exchanges of her time. As the chapters unfold, readers will encounter Elizabeth's vivacious nature, her involvement in social activities, and her initial struggles, all of which set the stage for her later prominence in intellectual circles. The foundation laid in these early letters hints at the rich and engaging narrative that Climenson develops throughout the volumes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: John Murray, 1906
653 _aMontagu, Mrs. (Elizabeth), 1718-1800 -- Correspondence
700 1 _aClimenson, Emily J.
_q(Emily Jane),
_d1844-1921
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70593
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