“Making verses is almost as common as taking snuff, and God can tell what miserable stuff people carry about in their pockets, and offer to all their acquaintances, and you know one cannot refuse reading and taking a pinch.”
Quote by Mary Wortley Montagu
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The Works of the Right Honourable Lady Mary Wortley Montagu: Including Her Correspondence, Poems, and Essays, Form Her Genuine Papers
The Works of the Right Honourable Lady Mary Wortley Montagu is a comprehensive compilation of the writings of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, showcasing her extensive correspondence, poetic works, and essays. These writings offer insights into the social and political landscape of her time, reflecting her intellectual and cultural 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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