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Miscellaneous Correspondence

Miscellaneous Correspondence( )
Author: Walpole, Horace
Editor: Lewis, W. S.
Martz, Edwine M.
McClure, Ruth K.
Riely, John
Series title:The Yale Edition of Horace Walpole's Correspondence Ser.
ISBN:978-0-300-01770-0
Publication Date:Sep 1980
Publisher:Yale University Press
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:USD $125.00
Book Description:

The publication of Horace Walpole's Miscellaneous Correspondence marks the triumphant conclusion to what has been called "the greatest private scholarly achievement in history." Except for the comprehensive six-volume index, which will follow shortly, this is the final installment of the monumental Yale Edition of Horace Walpole's Correspondence, begun in 1937. 

Book Details
Pages:478
Detailed Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / Literary Figures
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):5.5 x 8.25 x 1.7 Inches
Book Weight:2.77 Pounds
Author Biography
Walpole, Horace (Author)
Horace Walpole was born in London on September 24, 1717 and educated at Eton College and Kings College, Cambridge. Upon his return from college, Walpole was elected to Parliament and served until 1768. He was the youngest son of British Prime Minister, Robert Walpole. He was known as The Earl of Orford.

Walpole opened a private press that published his own works and that of his friends. He is well known for his Gothic romance novel, The Castle of Otranto.

Horace Walpole died in London on March 2, 1797, after which his title became extinct since he never married or had children.

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