Elizabeth Montagu, the queen of the bluestockings, Volume 2 (of 2) : $b Her correspondence from 1720 to 1761

"Elizabeth Montagu, the Queen of the Bluestockings, Volume 2" by Emily J. Climens is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the correspondence of Elizabeth Montagu, a leading intellectual figure of the Bluestocking society, spanning from 1720 to 1761. The book likely delves into her relationships, her intellectual pursuits, and her social life during a time marked by Enlightenment thought and the emergence of women in the literary sphere. The opening of this volume begins with a transcriber's note and a detailed table of contents, outlining various letters and events that encapsulate a specific period of Montagu's life in the years 1752 to 1754. Highlights include her exchanges with notable figures of the time, such as Mr. Pitt and various members of her family and friends. These letters reveal elements of Montagu’s personal life, such as her reflections on friendships, health, and societal observations, providing rich insight into the social dynamics and cultural atmosphere of 18th-century England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Elizabeth Montagu was a British social reformer, patron of the arts, salonnière, literary critic and writer, who helped to organize and lead the Blue Stockings Society. Her parents were both from wealthy families with strong ties to the British peerage and learned life. She was sister to Sarah Scott, author of A Description of Millenium [sic] Hall and the Country Adjacent. She married Edward Montagu, a man with extensive landholdings, to become one of the richer women of her era. She devoted this fortune to fostering English and Scottish literature and to the relief of the poor.