English Belles Letters From AD 901 to 1834

Book Overview

""English Belles: Letters From AD 901 to 1834"" is a book compiled by Oliver H. G. Leigh that presents a collection of letters written by English women from the early medieval period to the early 19th century. The letters provide a fascinating insight into the lives and experiences of women from different social classes and backgrounds throughout English history. The book includes letters from famous historical figures such as Jane Austen and Queen Elizabeth I, as well as letters from lesser-known women who nonetheless provide valuable perspectives on their time. The letters cover a range of topics, including love, marriage, family, politics, religion, and literature. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in women's history, English literature, or social history.1901. With writings by: Alfred the Great; Roger Ascham; George Gascoigne; Philip Sidney; John Selden; Thomas Browne; John Arbuthnot; Lord Bolingbroke; Thomas Chatterton; and S. T. Colerige. Leigh contributes a special introduction and biographical notes. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162766581
• ISBN13: 9781162766584
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"