Letters To Sir William Windham And Mr. Pope - Lord Bolingbroke - Bog

Letters to Sir William Windham and Mr. Pope is a collection of letters written by Henry St. John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, to his close friends Sir William Windham and Alexander Pope. Bolingbroke was a prominent figure in 18th century British politics and a leading member of the Tory party. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including politics, philosophy, literature, and personal matters. They provide a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the most influential political figures of his time and offer a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the period. The letters are written in a lively and engaging style and demonstrate Bolingbroke's wit, intelligence, and erudition. They are a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British politics and intellectual life in the 18th century.You have begun your ethic epistles in a masterly manner. You have copied no other writer, nor will you, I think, be copied by any one. It is with genius as it is with beauty; there are a thousand pretty things that charm alike; but superior genius, like superior beauty, has always something particular, something that belongs to itself alone. It is always distinguishable, not only from those who have no claim to excellence, but even from those who excel, when any such there are.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.