Horace Walpole: A memoir With an appendix of books printed at the Strawberry Hill Press
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Horace Walpole: A Memoir with an Appendix of Books Printed at Strawberry Hill Press is a thorough scholarly biographical essay on the eminent 18th century English cultural figure, Horace Walpole, written by Astin Dobson. The author explores the life and work of Horace Walpole, his influence on the literature, art and architecture of his time.
Special attention is paid to Strawberry Hill Press, which was founded by Horace Walpole and played a significant role in the development of book art. The appendix to the book provides a list of the publications that were printed on this press, giving the reader a better understanding of Walpole's cultural heritage.
This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of literature and art, as well as for those seeking to expand their knowledge of the great personalities of the past."
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- Name of the Author
- Austin Dobson
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2016-12-02
- Title
- Horace Walpole: A memoir
With an appendix of books printed at the Strawberry Hill Press - Subject
- Art -- Collectors and collecting -- Great Britain -- Biography
Authors, English -- 18th century -- Biography
DA
Great Britain -- History -- George II, 1727-1760 -- Biography
Great Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820 -- Biography
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century
Legislators -- Great Britain -- Biography
Nobility -- Great Britain -- Biography
Strawberry Hill Press (Twickenham, London, England)
Twickenham (London, England) -- Imprints
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797
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