Horace Walpole

By Thomas Babington Macaulay

Book Overview

Horace Walpole by Macaulay, Lord is a comprehensive biography of the life and times of Horace Walpole, a prominent English writer, politician, and art collector of the 18th century. The book delves into Walpole's family background, upbringing, education, and early career as a politician, before turning to his literary pursuits and his famed Gothic novel, The Castle of Otranto. Macaulay explores Walpole's relationships with his contemporaries, including his close friendship with the poet Thomas Gray, as well as his political alliances and his role as a member of parliament. The book also covers Walpole's extensive travels throughout Europe, where he collected art and antiquities and developed a keen interest in architecture. Throughout the biography, Macaulay provides a detailed analysis of Walpole's literary works, including his numerous letters and memoirs, and offers insights into his personal life, including his sexuality and his relationships with both men and women. Horace Walpole by Macaulay, Lord is a fascinating and engaging account of one of the most influential figures of the 18th century, and provides a rich and nuanced portrait of a complex and multifaceted individual.THIS 60 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Critical and Historical Essays: The Complete Writings of Lord Macaulay V3, by Lord Macaulay. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183653.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: 1425465323
• ISBN13: 9781425465322
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"