Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 2 (of 2)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794

Contributor:

Prothero, Rowland E., Baron Ernle (Rowland Edmund), 1851-1937

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 2 (of 2)" by Edward Gibbon is a collection of personal correspondence written in the late 18th century. The letters provide intimate insights into Gibbon's life, reflecting on his experiences, opinions on political matters, and personal relationships during a time of significant historical change. This volume reveals the blend of intellectual engagement and daily life of one of the great historians, showcasing his thoughts on health, leisure, and public affairs. At the start of the volume, Gibbon addresses his stepmother, reassuring her of his well-being and detailing his recent activities. He mentions his election as a member of Parliament and reflects on the social life he enjoys, including plans to spend time at his country house in Brighthelmstone. Gibbon expresses his sentiments towards various friends, discusses his health and contentment during the summer, and alludes to significant events affecting his social and political circles. The opening letters set a personal tone, revealing not just Gibbon's individual character, but also the societal intrigues of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Sharon Joiner, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2013-05-03