Junius, Vol. 2: Including Letters by the Same Writer Under Other Signatures; Containing the Private and Miscellaneous Letters, and a New Essay on the Authorship (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Unearthing the voice of an 18th‑century enigma
This volume gathers private letters, miscellaneous pieces, and a new essay on the authorship of Junius, offering insight into a pivotal era of political letters and newspaper discourse.
The book presents the history and discovery of Junius, with annotations, commentary, and a wide collection of letters attributed to him. It reveals the enduring debate over which writings are genuinely his, and how contemporaries thought about authorship, publication, and political influence. Readers gain a window into the early press, public debates, and the methods scholars use to identify a likely author.- Private correspondence and public letters connected to the Junius figure
- Context on 18th‑century journalism and political communication
- Analysis of authorship, including material sources and scholarly notes
- Editorial notes and historical apparatus that illuminate the period
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book seeks to uncover the true identity of Junius, an influential anonymous writer of the 18th century whose political commentaries on King George III's reign still spark debate today. The author delves deeply into the investigation, using private correspondence and published critical analysis to unravel the mystery of who wrote the famous Letters of Junius. The author surveys the historical and literary context, examining Junius's significance in the broader landscape of journalism and politics, while simultaneously analyzing the writer's style and themes. Compelling and insightful, this book presents a captivating exploration of one of history's most enduring enigmas. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781333063498_0
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