Elizabeth Montagu The Queen Of The- Bluestockings Vol.2
| Author | : Mrs Montagu |
| Publisher | : Double 9 Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2023-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9358714301 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9789358714302 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Download or read book Elizabeth Montagu The Queen Of The- Bluestockings Vol.2 written by Mrs Montagu and published by Double 9 Books. This book was released on 2023-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The biography of Elizabeth Montagu, a well-known member of 18th-century British society and a driving force behind the Bluestocking movement, is titled "Elizabeth Montagu: The Queen of the Bluestockings" by Emily J. Climenson. In this movement, literary and intellectual conferences and conversations were arranged by intelligent women, and Montagu was instrumental in bringing together authors, philosophers, and other major individuals of the day. The book spans Montagu's life from her marriage through her passing, concentrating on her status as a socialite and her impact on 18th-century British literature and culture. Climenson gives in-depth descriptions of Montagu's interactions with important historical individuals including Samuel Johnson, David Garrick, and Joshua Reynolds. The author also discusses Montagu's contributions to literature, especially her support of authors and her own work, which includes her well-known essay on Shakespeare's plays. Climenson sheds light on Montagu's personality, social beliefs, and influence on her contemporaries during the course of the book. "Elizabeth Montagu: The Queen of the Bluestockings" is a fascinating and in-depth study of a unique lady and her contributions to British society and culture in the 18th century.