Lady Mary Wortley Montagu And Her Times

By Emily Symonds

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu And Her Times is a biographical account of the life of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, a British aristocrat and writer who lived in the 18th century. The book is written by Emily Symonds and offers a detailed look at Lady Mary's life, including her travels, her writings, and her relationships with other notable figures of the time.The book begins by introducing Lady Mary and her family background, including her father's role in the government and her mother's influence on her education. It then goes on to describe Lady Mary's early life, including her marriage to Edward Wortley Montagu and her travels to Turkey, where she became fascinated with Turkish culture and language.Throughout the book, Symonds explores Lady Mary's literary career, including her poetry and her famous letters, which were published posthumously. She also discusses Lady Mary's relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift, and the controversies that surrounded her personal life and writings.Lady Mary Wortley Montagu And Her Times provides a comprehensive look at the life of one of the most fascinating and influential women of the 18th century, and offers insights into the cultural and social milieu of the time.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: 1162747579
• ISBN13: 9781162747576
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 618 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"