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100 1 _aMelville, Lewis,
_d1874-1932
245 1 0 _aLady Mary Wortley Montague, Her Life and Letters (1689-1762)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Charles Aldarondo, (no name) and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, Her Life and Letters (1689-1762)" by Lewis Melville is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, an influential figure known for her correspondence and her role in introducing inoculation into England. The book captures her remarkable life, highlighting her intellectual pursuits, cultural observations, and the social dynamics of her time, particularly focusing on her wit and humor in letters that offer insights into 18th-century society. The opening of the biography provides a rich context for understanding Lady Mary Wortley Montagu's significance, including her background, early life, and literary achievements. It discusses her pride in her writing abilities, noting her comparison to Madame Sévigné, a famed letter-writer, as well as her keen observations on social issues, her controversial reputation, and her impact on medicine. The text sets the stage for the exploration of her correspondence, personal experiences, and the societal norms of her era, painting a vivid picture of a woman ahead of her time who navigated a male-dominated society with sharp intellect and profound insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMontagu, Mary Wortley, Lady 1689-1762 -- Correspondence
653 _aMontagu, Mary Wortley, Lady 1689-1762
700 1 _aMontagu, Mary Wortley, Lady,
_d1689-1762
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10590
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