Project Gutenberg 2005-09-05 Public domain in the USA. 219 Selwyn, George Augustus 1719 1791 Clergue, Helen 1860 1938 Roscoe, Edward Stanley 1849 1932 Roscoe, E. S. (Edward Stanley) George Selwyn : $b His letters and his life E-text prepared by Marjorie Fulton "George Selwyn: His Letters and His Life" by George Augustus Selwyn is a historical account that was edited and published in the late 19th century. This work provides a collection of letters written by George Selwyn, a notable figure in 18th-century England, whose life and wit influenced the literary and social culture of his time. Through these letters, readers gain insight into Selwyn's connections with prominent politicians and fashionable society, defining the essence of the age in which he lived. The opening of the book introduces us to George Selwyn, highlighting his reputation as a leading humorist and socialite in a vibrant period of English history. Set against the backdrop of the late 18th century, the text outlines the wealth of correspondence he maintained with various notable figures, presenting a detailed picture of his life, relationships, and the events that shaped his times. The letters selected for this volume promise an engaging look into the men and women of Selwyn’s era, capturing the essence of their interactions, political intrigue, and social observations. The editors aim to provide context and explanation throughout the correspondence, making it accessible to modern readers while preserving the historical significance of Selwyn's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Selwyn, George Augustus, 1719-1791 Selwyn, George Augustus, 1719-1791 -- Correspondence DA Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - General Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 709362 2025-06-07T08:46:52.504240 text/html 709251 2025-01-15T21:34:06.549908 text/html 355230 2025-06-07T08:47:02.633205 application/epub+zip 364933 2025-06-07T08:46:55.527215 application/epub+zip 348010 2025-06-07T08:46:54.228211 application/epub+zip 579067 2025-06-07T08:47:08.352652 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 547853 2025-06-07T08:47:01.810197 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 513211 2022-09-08T06:48:36.551703 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 664151 2025-06-07T08:46:51.985256 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 664016 2020-12-12T12:51:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 260966 2020-12-12T12:51:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18398 2025-06-07T08:47:08.507648 application/rdf+xml 11466 2025-06-07T08:46:54.798210 image/jpeg 2908 2025-06-07T08:46:54.508217 image/jpeg 349244 2025-06-07T08:46:52.564259 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