“It is very unreasonable of people to expect one should be at home, because one is in the house. Of all privileges, that of invisibility is the most valuable.”
Quote by Elizabeth Montagu
Work
The letters of Mrs. Elizabeth Montagu: with some of the letters of her correspondents
This book is a compilation of personal letters exchanged between Mrs. Elizabeth Montagu and various individuals, offering insights into her personal life and the social context of her time. more
Author
Elizabeth Montagu
Elizabeth Montagu, a British writer born on October 2, 1718, and died on August 25, 1800, is renowned for her literary achievements and contributions to the status of women in literature. more
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