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Walpole, Horace
1717
1797
Orford, Horace Walpole, Earl of
Walpole, Horatio
Marshall, William
Muralto, Onuphrio
The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1
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"The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1" by Horace Walpole is a collection of letters and correspondences written in the 18th century. This volume includes a series of insightful letters spanning from 1735 to 1748, chronologically presenting not only Walpole's personal anecdotes and cultured observations but also offering glimpses into the political landscape of his time. The letters reveal Walpole's interactions with notable figures and provide a lively commentary on historical events, societal norms, and cultural nuances. At the start of the volume, readers are introduced to the structure of the work, which contains a mix of letters and 'Reminiscences of the Courts of George the First and Second,' alongside a preface outlining the collection's significance and context. The opening section begins to explore Walpole’s reflections on university life, his examinations of contemporaneous politics, and insights into historical figures such as George I and George II, establishing the dynamic atmosphere of court life. Through his eloquent and often witty prose, Walpole sets the tone for a detailed exploration of the British aristocracy's intricacies and the broader social fabric of 18th-century England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Authors, English -- 18th century -- Correspondence
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 -- Correspondence
Legislators -- Great Britain -- Correspondence
Nobility -- Great Britain -- Correspondence
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