A Letter to the Editor of the Miscellanies of Thomas Chatterton is a book written by Horace Walpole in 1779. The book is a response to the publication of the works of Thomas Chatterton, a young poet who had recently committed suicide. In the letter, Walpole questions the authenticity of Chatterton's works, suggesting that they were forgeries created by the poet himself. Walpole also criticizes Chatterton's style and argues that he lacked the talent to be considered a great poet. The book is an important document in the ...
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A Letter to the Editor of the Miscellanies of Thomas Chatterton is a book written by Horace Walpole in 1779. The book is a response to the publication of the works of Thomas Chatterton, a young poet who had recently committed suicide. In the letter, Walpole questions the authenticity of Chatterton's works, suggesting that they were forgeries created by the poet himself. Walpole also criticizes Chatterton's style and argues that he lacked the talent to be considered a great poet. The book is an important document in the history of English literature, as it reflects the controversy surrounding Chatterton's works and the debate over their authenticity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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