Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 648 Thomson, A. T., Mrs. 1797 1862 Thomson, Katherine Byerley Thomson, M. A., Mrs. Wharton, Grace Wharton, Philip 1834 1860 Thomson, John Cockburn Thomson, J. Cockburn (John Cockburn) Splene, Megathym The Wits and Beaux of Society. Volume 2 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Antje Benter, Sandra Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "The Wits and Beaux of Society. Volume 2" by Grace and Philip Wharton, edited by Justin Huntly McCarthy, is a historical account published during the late 19th century. This volume serves as a biographical exploration of notable figures from the 18th century, focusing primarily on the lives, wits, eccentricities, and societal aspects surrounding esteemed personalities such as Horace Walpole, George Selwyn, and Richard Brinsley Sheridan. The book delves into the intricate social dynamics of the time, exuding a vibrant portrayal of the genteel elite and their charming yet multifaceted characters. At the start of this volume, the narrative centers on Horace Walpole, detailing his upbringing, familial relationships, and the influences that shaped his character. It highlights his childhood, particularly his fond memories of his mother and the complexities of his relationship with his father, Sir Robert Walpole. The narrative paints a picture of Horace's early aspirations within the elite world of British politics and culture, interlaced with anecdotes from his youth at Eton and Cambridge. As Horace’s social circle expands, the opening sets the stage for an exploration of the witty banter, exclusive gatherings, and the literary and artistic exchanges that defined the personalities of the time, revealing the charm and conflicts inherent in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- Court and courtiers -- History -- 18th century Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century Socialites -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century DA Text Category: Biographies Category: History - British 600675 2025-08-05T05:06:55.483372 text/html 581404 2024-10-28T18:03:47 text/html 967953 2025-08-05T05:07:07.841319 application/epub+zip 975247 2025-08-05T05:07:00.324310 application/epub+zip 310699 2025-08-05T05:06:57.845392 application/epub+zip 2859825 2025-08-05T05:07:12.827283 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2846293 2025-08-05T05:07:05.706293 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 556596 2022-09-05T09:57:38.210244 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 576240 2025-08-05T05:06:54.515340 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 556419 2024-10-28T18:03:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17652 2025-08-05T05:07:12.964282 application/rdf+xml 20318 2025-08-05T05:06:58.403344 image/jpeg 4633 2025-08-05T05:06:58.119359 image/jpeg 1140419 2025-08-05T05:06:55.576322 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia