English letters and letter-writers of the eighteenth century (Essay index reprint series)

By Howard Williams

Book Overview

English Letters and Letter Writers of the Eighteenth Century: Swift and Pope is a book written by Howard Williams. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the letters and letter writing culture during the 18th century in England. The focus of the book is on two prominent writers of the time, Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope, and their contribution to the art of letter writing.The book explores the historical context of letter writing during the 18th century, including the social, cultural, and political factors that influenced the practice. It also delves into the various forms and styles of letter writing that were prevalent during the time, including personal letters, formal letters, and epistolary novels.The book provides an in-depth analysis of the letters written by Swift and Pope, examining their literary style, themes, and significance. It also explores the relationship between the two writers and their correspondence with other notable figures of the time.Overall, English Letters and Letter Writers of the Eighteenth Century: Swift and Pope is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of letter writing and the literary works of Swift and Pope.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163251828
• ISBN13: 9781163251829
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 1.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"