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Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford Volume 1 is a collection of letters written by Horace Walpole to Sir Horace Mann, who served as the British envoy to the Court of Tuscany. The letters were written between 1741 and 1783 and provide a unique insight into the political and social climate of the time. Walpole, a prominent figure in 18th-century England, was a prolific writer and his letters are known for their wit, humor, and keen observations. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, art, and society, and provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of…mehr

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Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford Volume 1 is a collection of letters written by Horace Walpole to Sir Horace Mann, who served as the British envoy to the Court of Tuscany. The letters were written between 1741 and 1783 and provide a unique insight into the political and social climate of the time. Walpole, a prominent figure in 18th-century England, was a prolific writer and his letters are known for their wit, humor, and keen observations. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, art, and society, and provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of the aristocracy during this period. This edition of the letters was first published in 1833 and remains a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in the history of England and Europe during the 18th century.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Horace Walpole (1717-1797) was an English writer, art historian, and politician who is best remembered for his novel 'The Castle of Otranto', considered one of the pioneering works of gothic fiction. As a prominent figure of the eighteenth-century literary scene, Walpole's literary pursuits were deeply influenced by his interest in medievalism, architecture, and the supernatural.