Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689-1762) was the most important woman writer of the eighteenth century, and one of the most exciting and complex authors of either sex. This collection of narratives challenges existing accounts of the romance, the novel, and eighteenth-century women. Whether her heroine is a princess in love with a commoner, an orphan pursued by a royal duke, or uncharacteristically playing the role of victim, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu's brilliance never flags.

Romance Writings

Literature & Fiction

Montagu, Lady Mary Wortley

British & Irish

Clarendon Press

The Letters and Works of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu V1

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The Letters And Works Of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu V1

Essays & Correspondence

Kessinger Publishing

The Letters And Works Of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu V2

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Today Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, one of the most independent and lively eighteenth-century women, is mainly remembered as an entertaining and erudite correspondent. Some of her most celebrated letters were written from Constantinople, where she was staying with her husband, Edward Wortley Montagu, the Ambassador to the Sultan's court. They lived with their young son in the Ottoman capital for fifteen months, and her letters, full of vivid and witty observations, provide a unique picture of Turkish life and customs.Lady Mary had the sympathetic curiosity of the true traveller; she was charmed by everything in Constantinople—the customs, costume, buildings and gardens—and was determined to see everything. She visited the Harem and explored the old quarter disguised in a heavy veil and flowing robes—even donning men's clothes to penetrate the all-male sanctity of the Santa Sophia mosque. The failure of her husband's peace mission brought an end to the visit. Reluctantly they sailed for home, with Lady Mary's pen still busily recording the details of the voyage.This illustrated edition of the Turkish letters has been edited to make it more immediately readable. A sparkling essay by Dervla Murphy, herself a fearless traveller, outlines the events of Lady Mary's life and explains how the letters came to be published in defiance of the family wishes. The illustrations, which are largely from the Searight Collection (now in the Victoria and Albert Museum), appear in book form for the first time and add greatly to the charm of this edition.Modern visitors to Turkey will be fascinated by this spirited portrait of an earlier age, while all who appreciate character, courage and a lively pen will enjoy meeting this most unusual woman.

Embassy to Constantinople

Biographies & Memoirs

New Amsterdam Books

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BiblioLife

History

The Letters and Works of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, Volume 2

Wharncliffe, Baron James Archibald Stuar

Nabu Press

The Letters and Works of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, Volume 1

Wharncliffe, James Archibald Stuart-Wort

The Letters and Works of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, Volume 3

Wharncliffe, James Archibald St

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