“My chief study all my life has been to lighten misfortunes and multiply pleasures, as far as human nature can.”
Quote by Mary Wortley Montagu
Work
The Letters of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
This book features a selection of letters written by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, an influential figure in the Enlightenment era. The letters provide insight into her personal life, social circle, and observations of the world around her during her travels in Europe and the Ottoman Empire. 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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