The Yale Editions of Horace Walpole's Correspondence, Volume 15
With Sir David Dalrymple, Conyers Middleton, Daniel Lysons, William Robertson, William Roscoe...
(Author) Horace WalpoleThese are correspondences of 194 letters to Walpole from Conway and from his wife, Lady Ailesbury (as well as one from his sister Mrs. Harris). The letters first published in this correspondence amplify and modify the accepted public image of Conway as a fearless soldier and perceptive statesman who saw that it was impossible to subjugate the American colonies.
Horace Walpole
Horace Walpole (1717-1797) was an English writer, art historian, and politician. He is best known for his Gothic novel "The Castle of Otranto" (1764), which is considered the first Gothic novel in English literature. Walpole's writing style was characterized by its use of supernatural elements, melodrama, and intricate plots.
In addition to his literary work, Walpole was a noted art historian and collector, known for his extensive collection of art and antiquities at his home, Strawberry Hill House. He was also a politician, serving as a Member of Parliament and holding various government positions.
Walpole's contributions to literature include popularizing the Gothic genre and inspiring subsequent writers such as Ann Radcliffe and Mary Shelley. His influence can be seen in the development of Gothic fiction as a distinct literary genre.
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