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_aWalpole, Horace, _d1717-1797 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aLetters of Horace Walpole — Volume II |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-04-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Ted Garvin, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"Letters of Horace Walpole — Volume II" by Horace Walpole is a collection of correspondence written in the mid-18th century. This volume showcases Walpole's observations on various topics, including French society, English politics, and the cultural exchanges between the two nations, revealing his sharp wit and insightful commentary on contemporary life. At the start of the collection, the opening letters introduce Walpole's journey and experiences in Paris, notably his interactions with figures such as Madame de Boufflers and reflections on the French perspective of English character. He expresses amusement with the social dynamics of both cultures, critiquing the rigidity and pretentiousness he perceives in France, while revealing his personal sentiments about art, literature, and the theatre. Additionally, he discusses contemporary political issues, including debates on American taxation and the state of the English government, setting the stage for a vibrant exploration of 18th-century European society as viewed through Walpole's keen eyes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aAuthors, English -- 18th century -- Correspondence | ||
| 653 | _aWalpole, Horace, 1717-1797 -- Correspondence | ||
| 653 | _aLegislators -- Great Britain -- Correspondence | ||
| 653 | _aNobility -- Great Britain -- Correspondence | ||
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_aYonge, Charles Duke, _d1812-1891 |
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