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Experience the exquisite and intimate world of 17th-century courtship through "The Love Letters of Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple, 1652-54." This captivating collection offers a rare glimpse into the lives and affections of Dorothy Osborne and William Temple during a pivotal period in English history. These letters, spanning two years of passionate correspondence, reveal the couple's hopes, anxieties, and unwavering devotion as they navigate social expectations and personal desires. Dorothy Osborne's wit, intelligence, and heartfelt sincerity shine through each page, painting a vivid…mehr

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Experience the exquisite and intimate world of 17th-century courtship through "The Love Letters of Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple, 1652-54." This captivating collection offers a rare glimpse into the lives and affections of Dorothy Osborne and William Temple during a pivotal period in English history. These letters, spanning two years of passionate correspondence, reveal the couple's hopes, anxieties, and unwavering devotion as they navigate social expectations and personal desires. Dorothy Osborne's wit, intelligence, and heartfelt sincerity shine through each page, painting a vivid portrait of a remarkable woman in a fascinating era. More than just love letters, this correspondence provides invaluable insight into the social customs, political climate, and everyday life of 17th-century England. A treasure for historians, literary enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the timeless power of love, this collection offers a poignant and unforgettable journey into the hearts and minds of two extraordinary individuals. Delve into this enduring testament to love and discover the beauty and complexity of human connection across the centuries. 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 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. 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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Dorothy Osborne (1627-1695) was an English letter writer and notable figure in literary history, whose personal correspondence has shed valuable light on the private and public life of the seventeenth century. Daughter of Sir Peter Osborne and Dorothy Danvers, Osborne was educated at home, learning various languages and literature which later influenced her epistolary style. She is best known for her collection of letters, 'The Love Letters of Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple, 1652-54', which were exchanged during their courtship and offer a fascinating glimpse into her intellect, wit, and the constraints of her period. These letters stand out for their literary merit, engaging narrative and historical insight, capturing the tumultuous era of the English Civil War and Interregnum. Not originally intended for publication, her letters were preserved and later published, revealing her literary prowess and emotional depth. Osborne's style, marked by clarity, vivacity and unaffected grace, bridged a personal archive with the broader canon of English literature. Her contributions, although limited in quantity, remain significant as they exemplify the capacity of personal correspondence to transcend its private origins and resonate within the cultural and historical consciousness.