“I prefer liberty to chains of diamonds.”
Quote by Mary Wortley Montagu
Work
The Letters and Works: In Three Volumes
This book is a curated compilation of letters and various written works, organized into three volumes, offering a detailed glimpse into the author's correspondence and literary contributions. more
Author
Mary Wortley Montagu
Mary Wortley Montagu was an English writer known for her epistolary works and travel diaries. Born on May 15, 1689, and died on August 21, 1762, she is celebrated for her interest in Eastern cultures and her reflections on the status of women. more
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