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 This new edition includes previously unpublished letters and a wealth of historical and biographical material, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the social and cultural history of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.