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The Letters of Dorothy Osborne to William Temple

by G. C. Moore Smith
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025423074
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 402
  • Original Price: GBP 29.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 735 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Memoirs

"The Letters of Dorothy Osborne to William Temple" represents one of the most remarkable collections of personal correspondence from the seventeenth century. Written between 1652 and 1654, these letters document the long and often difficult courtship between Dorothy Osborne and the diplomat Sir William Temple. Set against the backdrop of the English Commonwealth, the correspondence offers a vivid and intimate glimpse into the social life, political climate, and domestic concerns of the era.

Dorothy Osborne's writing is celebrated for its wit, intelligence, and emotional depth, providing a rare perspective on the constraints and expectations placed upon women of her station. Unlike the formal and stiff prose common in her day, her letters are noted for their conversational tone and sharp observations of contemporary society. This collection serves as both a compelling romantic narrative and an invaluable primary source for historians and literary scholars interested in the Stuart period. Through her reflections on literature, religion, and the complexities of human relationships, Osborne established herself as a master of the epistolary form, making this work a cornerstone of English literary history.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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