"Elizabeth Montagu, the Queen of the Bluestockings, Volume 1 (of 2): Her Correspondence from 1720 to 1761" by Mrs. (Elizabeth) Montagu is a collection of letters that paints a picture of Elizabeth Montagu's life as a leading intellectual in the 1700s. It showcases Montagu's engaging personality and her relationships with important people of her time, capturing her lively interactions and her central role in cultural conversations. The book starts by exploring Montagu's family history and early life, and then transitions to her correspondence with the notable Duchess of Portland, revealing her sharp wit and vibrant character. The writing unfolds to show how Montagu became a central figure in social circles, providing a glimpse into the life of a distinguished woman and the traditions she maintained.
Elizabeth Montagu, the queen of the bluestockings, Volume 1 (of 2) : $b Her correspondence from 1720 to 1761
By Mrs. (Elizabeth) Montagu
Step back in time and discover the life of an extraordinary woman through her personal letters, revealing her wit, her charm, and her influence on 18th-century society.
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About the AuthorElizabeth Montagu was a British social reformer, patron of the arts, salonnière, literary critic and writer, who helped to organize and lead the Blue Stockings Society. Her parents were both from wealthy families with strong ties to the British peerage and learned life. She was sister to Sarah Scott, author of A Description of Millenium [sic] Hall and the Country Adjacent. She married Edward Montagu, a man with extensive landholdings, to become one of the richer women of her era. She devoted this fortune to fostering English and Scottish literature and to the relief of the poor.
Elizabeth Montagu was a British social reformer, patron of the arts, salonnière, literary critic and writer, who helped to organize and lead the Blue Stockings Society. Her parents were both from wealthy families with strong ties to the British peerage and learned life. She was sister to Sarah Scott, author of A Description of Millenium [sic] Hall and the Country Adjacent. She married Edward Montagu, a man with extensive landholdings, to become one of the richer women of her era. She devoted this fortune to fostering English and Scottish literature and to the relief of the poor.
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