Desultory Thoughts and Reflections is a collection of essays and musings by Marguerite Blessington, a 19th century Irish writer and socialite. Originally published in 1839, the book offers a glimpse into Blessington's thoughts on a variety of topics, including literature, politics, and society.The essays in Desultory Thoughts and Reflections are written in a conversational style, and cover a wide range of subjects. Blessington offers her opinions...