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The Letters From Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple

The Letters From Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple

Dorothy Osborne

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781171488965
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'The Letters From Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple' offers a captivating glimpse into the life and times of 17th-century England through the intimate correspondence between Dorothy Osborne and her future husband, Sir William Temple. Written with wit, charm, and keen observation, these letters provide a unique perspective on the social customs, political intrigues, and personal relationships of the era. Spanning a period of several years, the letters chronicle the courtship of Dorothy and William, revealing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with remarkable candor. Readers will be transported to a world of elegant prose, filled with lively descriptions of court life, country estates, and the everyday concerns of a woman navigating the complexities of love and marriage in a tumultuous historical period. This collection is invaluable for anyone interested in British history, women’s studies, or the art of letter writing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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