The Letters of Junius (Oxford English Texts)

By Junius

Book Overview

The Letters of Junius is a collection of political essays written by an anonymous author under the pseudonym Junius. The letters were first published in the Public Advertiser newspaper between 1769 and 1772, and they were highly influential in shaping public opinion during a time of political turmoil in England.The author, who has never been definitively identified, used the letters to attack the government and its policies, particularly those of the Prime Minister, Lord North. The letters were written in a highly rhetorical and persuasive style, and they were widely read and debated by politicians, journalists, and the general public.The collection was first published as a book in 1772, and it quickly became a bestseller. This edition, published in 1786, contains all of the letters in one volume, along with an introduction and notes by the editor, John Almon.The Letters of Junius is considered a classic of English political literature, and it remains a valuable resource for historians and scholars studying the political and social history of 18th-century England.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: 054857832X
• ISBN13: 9780548578322
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"