The Life Of Horace Walpole

by Stephen Lucius Gwynn

Book Overview

The Life of Horace Walpole by Gwynn, Stephen is a comprehensive biography of one of the most prominent figures of the 18th century. Horace Walpole was a writer, politician, art historian, and socialite who lived during the reigns of George II and George III. He is best known for his Gothic novel, The Castle of Otranto, and for his extensive correspondence, which provides a valuable insight into the social and political life of the time.Gwynn's biography...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163153486
• ISBN13: 9781163153482
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"