Eminent literary and scientific men of Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Vol. 3 (of…

Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851

About this book

"Eminent literary and scientific men of Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Vol. 3" by Mary Shelley is a biographical volume published between 1835-1837. Part of a larger encyclopedia aimed at the self-educating middle class, this work presents biographies of important writers and thinkers from the 14th to 18th centuries. Shelley draws on her extensive historical knowledge to craft compelling narratives, while weaving in her political views supporting Italian independence and republicanism. The volume showcases her professional skill as a woman of letters navigating limited research materials to deliver engaging portraits of continental intellectuals.

Notes

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

B1 · Intermediate

Language

English