The Letterbook of Sir George Etherege

By Sybil Rosenfeld

"The Letterbook of Sir George Etherege" provides a fascinating glimpse into the professional and private world of a major figure of the Restoration era. Sir George Etherege, the acclaimed author of "The Man of Mode", served as the English envoy to the Imperial Diet in Ratisbon from 1685 to 1689. This collection of his correspondence, meticulously edited by Sybil Rosenfeld, captures the wit, cynicism, and keen observational powers that characterized Etherege's dramatic works, now applied to the realities of 17th-century diplomacy.

The letters within this volume offer a detailed account of the political maneuvers and social life in the Holy Roman Empire, seen through the eyes of an Englishman who often felt isolated from the vibrant London scene. Etherege's prose is lively and engaging, ranging from formal diplomatic dispatches to intimate, humorous letters to friends. His writing reflects the tensions and transformations of the late Stuart period, including the impact of the Glorious Revolution. "The Letterbook of Sir George Etherege" is an essential resource for those interested in Restoration history, the development of English prose, and the intersection of literature and politics in the early modern world.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025378245
• ISBN13: 9781025378244
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 1.1" x 6.1"