Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Her Life And Letters 1689 to 1762 - Paperback

by Lewis Melville (Author)

""Lady Mary Wortley Montagu: Her Life and Letters 1689 to 1762"" is a biographical work by Lewis Melville that explores the life and writings of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, a prominent figure in 18th century English society. The book provides a detailed account of Lady Montagu's early life, including her upbringing and education, as well as her marriage to Edward Wortley Montagu and her travels throughout Europe and the Middle East. Through a collection of her personal letters, the book offers insights into Lady Montagu's thoughts, feelings, and experiences, as well as her relationships with other notable figures of her time, such as Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift. The book also delves into Lady Montagu's literary career, including her poetry and her pioneering work in the field of vaccination against smallpox. Overall, ""Lady Mary Wortley Montagu: Her Life and Letters 1689 to 1762"" provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a fascinating historical figure, offering readers a glimpse into the life and times of one of the most influential women of the 18th century.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.