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Felicia To Charlotte: Being Letters From A Young Lady in the Country, To Her Friend in Town : Containing A Series of the Most Interesting Events, Interspersed with Moral Reflections ...

This book is a compilation of letters written by a young woman living in the country to her friend who resides in town. The correspondence covers a series of interesting events and includes reflections on moral and ethical matters, offering a glimpse into the lives and perspectives of both correspondents during the period in which the letters were written. more

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Mary Collyer

Mary Collyer (1716-1762) was an English novelist known for her delicate emotional descriptions and profound social insights. She is considered one of the representatives of female literature in 18th-century England. more

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