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Title: The Wits and Beaux of Society. Volume 1

Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier, Patricia A. Benoy
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "The Wits and Beaux of Society, Volume 1" by Grace and Philip Wharton is a collection of biographical sketches focusing on influential male figures in society, written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a companion to their previous publication, which highlighted prominent women, and it explores the lives and personalities of notable courtiers, poets, and wits primarily from the Restoration and the following centuries. The Whartons aim to entertain rather than offer a dry historical account, making these essays accessible and engaging for readers interested in the vibrant personalities of the past. At the start of "The Wits and Beaux of Society," the authors introduce some key figures from the era, beginning with George Villiers, the second Duke of Buckingham. The narrative dives into the context of the Restoration of Charles II, using Samuel Pepys as a lens to view the excitement of the time. Villiers's life unfolds as a tale of adventure, loyalty, and wit, marked by his connections to the royal family and his indomitable spirit. The opening offers insight into Buckingham's character, hinting at his charm and tumultuous relationships, while setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the lives of other notable 'wits' and 'beaux' in 17th-century society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Thomson, A. T., Mrs., 1797-1862

Author: Wharton, Philip, 1834-1860

EBook No.: 18020

Published: Mar 19, 2006

Downloads: 108

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- Court and courtiers -- History -- 18th century

Subject: Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century

Subject: Socialites -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Wits and Beaux of Society. Volume 1

Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier, Patricia A. Benoy
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Wits and Beaux of Society, Volume 1" by Grace and Philip Wharton is a collection of biographical sketches focusing on influential male figures in society, written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a companion to their previous publication, which highlighted prominent women, and it explores the lives and personalities of notable courtiers, poets, and wits primarily from the Restoration and the following centuries. The Whartons aim to entertain rather than offer a dry historical account, making these essays accessible and engaging for readers interested in the vibrant personalities of the past. At the start of "The Wits and Beaux of Society," the authors introduce some key figures from the era, beginning with George Villiers, the second Duke of Buckingham. The narrative dives into the context of the Restoration of Charles II, using Samuel Pepys as a lens to view the excitement of the time. Villiers's life unfolds as a tale of adventure, loyalty, and wit, marked by his connections to the royal family and his indomitable spirit. The opening offers insight into Buckingham's character, hinting at his charm and tumultuous relationships, while setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the lives of other notable 'wits' and 'beaux' in 17th-century society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Thomson, A. T., Mrs., 1797-1862

Author: Wharton, Philip, 1834-1860

EBook No.: 18020

Published: Mar 19, 2006

Downloads: 108

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- Court and courtiers -- History -- 18th century

Subject: Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century

Subject: Socialites -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.