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Selected Letters of Horace Walpole: Edited and Introduced by Stephen Clarke (Everyman's Library Classics Series),Used
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A new and newly annotated selection of lettersthe only selected edition available in hardcoverfrom the English eighteenthcentury historian, novelist, and politician whose correspondence is one of the most admired in English literature.Author of the first gothic novel and son of the first prime minister of Great Britain, Horace Walpole had wideranging interests that included literature, politics, world affairs, collecting, antiquities, and architecture. He wrote to his numerous correspondents on these and other topics in prose that is celebrated for its charm, eloquence, and wit. This new Everyman's edition offers an extensive selection of Walpole's letters, helpfully arranged by subject so the reader can choose from themes including social life, the Court, politics, literature, and the evolution of his Gothic castle and art and book collections at Strawberry Hill. This edition offers new annotations throughout, with introductions to its various sections and a general introduction on Walpole as a letter writer. In addition, the text of the letters has been corrected and previously excised passages have been restored.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Selected Letters of Horace Walpole'? A: The book features a selection of letters from Horace Walpole, focusing on themes such as social life, politics, literature, and his Gothic castle at Strawberry Hill.
- Q: Who edited 'Selected Letters of Horace Walpole'? A: The book is edited and introduced by Stephen Clarke.
- Q: What is unique about this edition of Walpole's letters? A: This edition is the only selected hardcover edition available, featuring new annotations and corrected texts with previously excised passages restored.
- Q: How many pages does 'Selected Letters of Horace Walpole' have? A: The book contains 696 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: When was 'Selected Letters of Horace Walpole' published? A: The book was published on June 27, 2017.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is there an introduction in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a general introduction on Horace Walpole as a letter writer, along with introductions to its various sections.
- Q: What topics does Walpole cover in his letters? A: Walpole covers a wide range of topics including literature, politics, world affairs, collecting, antiquities, and architecture.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in English literature? A: Yes, this book is ideal for readers interested in English literature, particularly those who appreciate historical correspondence and the work of Horace Walpole.