Horace Walpole: Selected Letters - 1963 Everyman's Library edition

In this remarkable collection, the wit, wisdom, and keen social observations of one of the 18th century's greatest letter writers spring vividly to life. Over six decades, Horace Walpole—author, collector, gossip, and son of Britain's first Prime Minister—created an incomparable chronicle of his age through his correspondence with friends, rivals, and fellow luminaries of Georgian England. From the halls of Parliament to the intimate drawing rooms of high society, Walpole's letters capture a world in fascinating detail. Here are first-hand accounts of political intrigues, scandalous love affairs, and literary feuds, alongside thoughtful reflections on art, architecture, and the changing face of English society. Written with sparkling prose and mordant wit, these letters offer both delicious gossip and serious cultural commentary from the man who witnessed it all from his famous villa at Strawberry Hill. More than mere historical documents, Walpole's letters represent a literary achievement in their own right—an intimate portrait of an age, painted through the artful strokes of personal correspondence. - Selected Letters - Horace Walpole - Selected and arranged by William Hadley Published 1963, J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd, London / Everyman's Library # 775 Hardcover. Approx 5x7in. 535pp. In good condition. Front endpapers have the remnants of a sticker (see photo).