The Works

The Works

Mary Wortley Montagu

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Biografía: literaria
ISBN:
9781248459447
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This is the first volume of a five-volume collection of the works of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, a prominent figure in 18th-century English society and literature. The Works, Volume 1 includes a selection of her correspondence, poems, and essays, showcasing her wit, intellect, and keen observations on a variety of subjects. Lady Mary was renowned for her insightful social commentary and her travels, particularly her time in the Ottoman Empire, which greatly influenced her writing. This volume offers readers a glimpse into the mind of a remarkable woman who challenged the conventions of her time through her writing. This collection provides a comprehensive view of her literary contributions and offers invaluable insight into the social and intellectual life of the 18th century.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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