Project Gutenberg 2003-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 485 Walpole, Horace 1717 1797 Orford, Horace Walpole, Earl of Walpole, Horatio Marshall, William Muralto, Onuphrio The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 3 This eBook was produced by Marjorie Fulton "The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 3" by Horace Walpole is a collection of correspondences written during the mid-18th century. This volume is a part of a larger compilation that tracks Walpole's engagements and reflections on political, cultural, and personal matters in the years 1759 to 1769. The letters provide insights into Walpole's views on contemporary events, literary works, and his personal relationships, highlighting the intersection of personal anecdotes with broader historical contexts. At the start of this volume, Walpole's letters reveal his wit and social observations as he communicates with esteemed contemporaries, including George Montagu and William Pitt. He writes about various themes such as political turbulence in Ireland, the resignations of public figures, and his reactions to military victories, all layered with humor and satire. His correspondence dissects current events, showcases the nuances of aristocratic life, and reflects on the trials and tribulations of personal connections, blending light-hearted banter with serious commentary on the state of England and its politics. The opening sets the tone for the rich tapestry of 18th-century correspondence that characterizes Walpole’s style. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Authors, English -- 18th century -- Correspondence Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 -- Correspondence Legislators -- Great Britain -- Correspondence Nobility -- Great Britain -- Correspondence DA Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Modern (1750+) 1841225 2025-08-02T12:41:31.090649 text/html 1841046 2025-01-09T01:41:41.102497 text/html 797356 2025-08-02T12:41:48.197607 application/epub+zip 829301 2025-08-02T12:41:34.827622 application/epub+zip 811037 2025-08-02T12:41:33.438591 application/epub+zip 1367042 2025-08-02T12:41:59.182462 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1296556 2025-08-02T12:41:47.241584 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1239459 2022-09-03T04:14:44.406245 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1741822 2025-08-02T12:41:30.047658 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1736782 2020-12-28T07:42:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19101 2025-08-02T12:41:59.345501 application/rdf+xml 19823 2025-08-02T12:41:33.934605 image/jpeg 4431 2025-08-02T12:41:33.688599 image/jpeg 686434 2020-12-28T07:42:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 789482 2025-08-02T12:41:31.233608 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