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100 1 _aSelwyn, George Augustus,
_d1719-1791
245 1 0 _aGeorge Selwyn
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-09-05
508 _aE-text prepared by Marjorie Fulton
520 _a"George Selwyn: His Letters and His Life" by George Augustus Selwyn is a historical account that was edited and published in the late 19th century. This work provides a collection of letters written by George Selwyn, a notable figure in 18th-century England, whose life and wit influenced the literary and social culture of his time. Through these letters, readers gain insight into Selwyn's connections with prominent politicians and fashionable society, defining the essence of the age in which he lived. The opening of the book introduces us to George Selwyn, highlighting his reputation as a leading humorist and socialite in a vibrant period of English history. Set against the backdrop of the late 18th century, the text outlines the wealth of correspondence he maintained with various notable figures, presenting a detailed picture of his life, relationships, and the events that shaped his times. The letters selected for this volume promise an engaging look into the men and women of Selwyn’s era, capturing the essence of their interactions, political intrigue, and social observations. The editors aim to provide context and explanation throughout the correspondence, making it accessible to modern readers while preserving the historical significance of Selwyn's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSelwyn, George Augustus, 1719-1791
653 _aSelwyn, George Augustus, 1719-1791 -- Correspondence
700 1 _aClergue, Helen,
_d1860-1938
700 1 _aRoscoe, Edward Stanley,
_d1849-1932
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16661
999 _c58049
_d58049