Elizabeth Montagu, the Queen of the Bluestockings, Vol. 2 of 2

Description: This insightful book offers an unparalleled glimpse into the life and times of Elizabeth Montagu, one of the most prominent literary figures of the 18th century. As a prominent hostess and intellectual, Montagu's gatherings attracted the finest minds of her day, including the likes of Horace Walpole and Samuel Johnson. Through her extensive correspondence, the author delves into Montagu's friendships and explores her influence on the intellectual scene of the time. The book also delves into the social and literary context of the period, providing a rich tapestry of the literary world of the mid to late 18th century. It examines Montagu's role in shaping cultural life and explores her enduring legacy as a patron of the arts and an advocate for female education. This book is a captivating and informative read for anyone interested in the life of Elizabeth Montagu, the literary landscape of the 18th century, and the role of women in intellectual circles. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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