Original Letters Of Eminent Literary Men Of The Sixteenth, Seventeenth And Eighteenth Centuries

By Henry Ellis

Book Overview

Original Letters of Eminent Literary Men of the Sixteenth, Seventeenth, and Eighteenth Centuries is a collection of letters written by prominent writers and thinkers of the Renaissance, Enlightenment, and Baroque periods. The book, compiled by Henry Ellis, features letters from figures such as Sir Francis Bacon, John Donne, Samuel Johnson, Alexander Pope, and Voltaire. The letters offer insight into the personal lives, thoughts, and opinions of these influential writers, as well as their relationships with one another. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the literary and intellectual culture of Europe during this time period, and is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of literature and ideas.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: 1162937696
• ISBN13: 9781162937694
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"