Eminent literary and scientific men of Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Vol. 2 (of…

Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851

About this book

"Eminent literary and scientific men of Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Vol. 2" is a biographical work published between 1835-1837 as part of a larger encyclopedia series. Written primarily by Mary Shelley, this volume presents biographies of significant writers and thinkers from the 14th to 18th centuries. Shelley draws on her extensive historical knowledge to craft compelling narratives, often working with limited research materials. The biographies reveal her political sympathies, particularly her support for Italian independence and republicanism, while demonstrating her skills as a professional woman of letters in 19th-century Britain.

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Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lives_of_the_Most_Eminent_Literary_and_Scientific_Men

Author

Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851

Reading level

B2 · Upper-intermediate

Language

English