The letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford:

1857 Letters of Horace Walpole Noble English History Satire Horace Mann 9v

"The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think."

― Horace Walpole

Horace Walpole was an English historian during the 18th-century, known for his letters, his collection of writings on noble authors, art commentary, and philosophical novels. According to the 1819 'London Monthly Review' on Walpole's 'Letters',

"every page presents a lively anecdote of the fashionable and high characters of the day, a sneer, a satire, or a song."

Several of the letters provide the reader with insight to the kind of man Horace Walpole was – self-indulgent who saw others as a means to further his agendas. He was a cynic towards almost all living authors, and he was always conscious of his own favorite pursuits. (Monthly, p.13).

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WALPOLE, Horace

The letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford:

London: Richard Bentley, 1857-59. 1st edition

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages; 9 volumes

o 38 portrait engravings throughout

· References: Monthly Review, 1819 (pg. 1-14); Lowndes 2822;

· Provenance: Bookplate – Louise Parsons Ewing

o Louise Parsons Ewing (1880-1951) was an American socialite in the early 20th century. She and her husband, architect Charles Ewing (1872-1954), were active in New York and Maine social circles, and are perhaps best remembered for their historic summer estate, Timber Point. Charles designed the home where the family enjoyed hosting friends, including the artist Rockwell Kent and writers Booth Tarkington, Kenneth Roberts, and Margaret Deland.

· Language: English

· Binding: Hardcover; secure

o Brown cloth

· Size: ~9in X 6in (23cm x 15.5cm)

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