The Letters Of Horace Walpole V10, 1777-1779 - Walpole, Horace
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The Letters of Horace Walpole V10, 1777-1779: Fourth Earl of Orford (1904) is a collection of letters written by Horace Walpole, an English writer, politician, and art historian, between the years 1777 and 1779. This volume is the tenth in a series of collections of Walpole's letters, edited by Charles Duke Yonge and published in 1904.The letters provide a window into the life and times of Horace Walpole, as well as the wider social and political context of 18th century England. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Walpole's travels, his literary and artistic pursuits, his…mehr

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The Letters of Horace Walpole V10, 1777-1779: Fourth Earl of Orford (1904) is a collection of letters written by Horace Walpole, an English writer, politician, and art historian, between the years 1777 and 1779. This volume is the tenth in a series of collections of Walpole's letters, edited by Charles Duke Yonge and published in 1904.The letters provide a window into the life and times of Horace Walpole, as well as the wider social and political context of 18th century England. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Walpole's travels, his literary and artistic pursuits, his political activities, and his personal relationships.As the fourth Earl of Orford, Walpole was a prominent figure in English society, and his letters offer insights into the lives of other notable figures of the time, including politicians, writers, and artists. The letters also shed light on the social and cultural norms of the period, as well as the political and economic challenges facing England in the late 18th century.Overall, The Letters of Horace Walpole V10, 1777-1779: Fourth Earl of Orford (1904) is a valuable resource for scholars and historians interested in the life and times of Horace Walpole, as well as the broader social and political history of 18th century England.In Sixteen 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 was born in 1717, the youngest son of politician Robert Walpole, and became a writer, historian, and art enthusiast. After studying at Cambridge, he held parliamentary seats before retiring to focus on his writing and collections. His most famous work, The Castle of Otranto, is often credited as the first Gothic novel, a genre he helped establish.Walpole was deeply interested in antiquarianism and transformed his home, Strawberry Hill, into a Gothic-style castle. His writings ranged from history to letters, but his supernatural works are what solidified his place in literary history. His sharp wit and unique style made him a standout figure in 18th-century English society.Walpole's influence on literature lasted long after his death in 1797. His pioneering Gothic works inspired generations of writers, and his contributions to art history helped preserve valuable treasures. He is remembered as a key figure in the development of English literature's darker, imaginative traditions.