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100	1		_aWalpole, Horace, _d1717-1797
245	1	0	_aHorace Walpole and His World: Select Passages from His Letters
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-11-13
508			_aProduced by Beginners Projects and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"Horace Walpole and His World: Select Passages from His Letters" by Horace Walpole is a collection of correspondence written in the late 19th century, edited by L. B. Seeley. This work offers a curated selection of letters from Walpole, renowned as one of the greatest English letter writers, providing insights into his personal life, ideas, and the social milieu of his time. The letters, filled with anecdotes, critiques, and reflections, serve as a window into 18th-century England, revealing Walpole’s opinions on politics, art, literature, and society. The opening of this volume introduces readers to Horace Walpole's background, including his upbringing as the son of Sir Robert Walpole, his early education, and subsequent travels across Europe. It highlights his transition from a young man in the shadow of his prominent father to a prominent figure in his own right, known for both his political career and literary contributions. Furthermore, it establishes the context for the letters to come, positioning them not just as personal correspondence but as historical artifacts that reflect the complexities of Walpole's character and the vibrant society of his era. The narrative emphasizes Walpole's wit, sense of humor, and penchant for social commentary, inviting readers to explore the rich tapestry of his thoughts and the world around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWalpole, Horace, 1717-1797 -- Correspondence
700	1		_aSeeley, L. B. _q(Leonard Benton), _d1831-1893
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53519
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