The Wits and Beaux of Society. Volume 2

Name: The Wits and Beaux of Society. Volume 2
Author: Mrs. A. T. Thomson

By Mrs. A. T. Thomson

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The volume collects lively biographical sketches and anecdotal portraits of celebrated wits and fashionable figures, focusing on personalities such as Horace Walpole and George Selwyn. It recounts their education, tastes, domestic habits, social clubs, political connections, artistic patronage, country houses and gardens, and a stream of humorous or cutting anecdotes illustrating wit, eccentricities, and modes of entertainment. Chapters move between intimate reminiscences, descriptions of collections and architecture, and recollections of salons and parliamentary life, offering a mosaic of manners, rivalries, and cultural pursuits among the elite.

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Mrs. A. T. Thomson

Mrs. A. T. Thomson was a notable author known for her historical writings, particularly focusing on the British aristocracy and political history of the early 18th century. Her most recognized works include the two-volume "Memoirs of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, and of the Court of Queen Anne," which provides an intimate look at the court life during Queen Anne's reign. Additionally, she authored the multi-volume "Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745," which chronicles the Jacobite uprisings and their impact on British society. Thomson's writings are characterized by their detailed narrative style and rich historical context, contributing significantly to the understanding of her subjects.