Peter’s Letters to His Kinsfolk

Peter’s Letters to His Kinsfolk

John Gibson Lockhart

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
ISBN:
9781020725555
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This work of epistolary fiction is a series of letters from the fictional Peter Morris to members of his family, as well as a postscript addressed to the poet Samuel T. Coleridge. Through his correspondence, Peter describes his experiences as a traveler in Scotland and England, offering keen observations on society, culture, and politics. This book is a must-read for fans of classic epistolary novels, as well as anyone who wants to gain insight into the world of the Romantic poets.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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