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“The ultimate end of your education was to make you a good wife.”

Quote by Mary Wortley Montagu

Book:The Letters and Works: In Three Volumes

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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

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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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