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The fact that Prior has never before been given a full length biography might be urged as proof that such a book was unnecessary nor can it be maintained that he was of those a knowledge of whose careers is essential. But although he was really great neither as a poet nor as a diplomatist nor as a statesman, the sum of his achieve ment in his various activities was considerable, and his life was full of interest. Above all he had a complex and in some ways fascinating personality, which is reflected in his letters. The fine series of his corre spondence published in recent years by the Historical mss. Commission from the Marquess of Bath's collection at Longleat, made it worth while and, it may even be suggested, desirable that this book should be written.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is the first full-length biography of Matthew Prior, an English poet and diplomat whose humble origins belie the significance of his achievements and literary skill. Born in 1664, Prior's career began humbly in his uncle's tavern where he impressed the Earl of Dorset with his literary talent. Through Dorset's patronage, Prior attended Westminster School and then St. John's College, Cambridge, where he honed his poetic skills. This biography provides a detailed account of Prior's life, his works, and his political career, which included a significant role in the Treaty of Ryswick. The author examines the depth and range of Prior's writing, his complex personality, and his enduring legacy as both a poet and a statesman. This book sheds new light on Prior's life and work, offering a fresh perspective on his contributions to English literature and diplomacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331470366_0
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