The Letters Of Dorothy Osborne To Sir William Temple 1652-54
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Dorothy Osborne
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This collection presents the intimate and eloquent correspondence between Dorothy Osborne and William Temple, offering a unique window into 17th-century English society, courtship, and personal life. As a work of historical non-fiction, it chronicles their clandestine romance and the societal pressures they faced, revealing Osborne's sharp wit, intelligence, and independent spirit. The letters detail the daily routines, social customs, and political climate of the era, providing invaluable insights into the lives of the gentry. It is an essential read for scholars of English literature, history, and anyone interested in the art of letter writing and the complexities of human relationships across centuries.
Author: Dorothy Osborne
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This collection presents the intimate and eloquent correspondence between Dorothy Osborne and William Temple, offering a unique window into 17th-century English society, courtship, and personal life. As a work of historical non-fiction, it chronicles their clandestine romance and the societal pressures they faced, revealing Osborne's sharp wit, intelligence, and independent spirit. The letters detail the daily routines, social customs, and political climate of the era, providing invaluable insights into the lives of the gentry. It is an essential read for scholars of English literature, history, and anyone interested in the art of letter writing and the complexities of human relationships across centuries.