The Letters of Mrs. Elizabeth Montagu, With Some of the Letters of Her Correspondents

The Letters of Mrs. Elizabeth Montagu is a collection of over 500 letters written by one of the most prominent literary and social figures of 18th-century England. A close friend of Samuel Johnson and other of the era’s leading authors, Montagu was known for her wit, intelligence, and charm. This new edition includes previously unpublished letters and a wealth of historical and biographical material, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the social and cultural history of Georgian England.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 is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.