The Admirable Lady Mary: The Life And Times Of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu 1689-1762 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432557713)

""The Admirable Lady Mary: The Life and Times of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu 1689-1762"" by Gibbs, Lewis is a biography of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, a prominent figure in 18th century English society. The book details Lady Mary's life from her birth in 1689 to her death in 1762, exploring her upbringing, education, marriage, and travels throughout Europe and the Middle East.Lady Mary was known for her wit, intelligence, and independent spirit, and the book examines her contributions to literature, including her letters and poetry. It also delves into her advocacy for smallpox inoculation, which she witnessed during her travels in Turkey and introduced to England.Throughout the book, Gibbs provides historical context and insight into the political and social climate of the time, including the reigns of Queen Anne, King George I, and King George II. The biography also sheds light on Lady Mary's relationships with notable figures such as Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, and her husband, Edward Wortley Montagu.Overall, ""The Admirable Lady Mary"" offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a fascinating woman who defied societal norms and left a lasting impact on literature and medicine.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.

Author: Lewis Gibbs
ISBN-10: 1432557718
ISBN-13: 9781432557713
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d