In Lewis Melville's 'Some Eccentrics & a Woman,' the reader is taken on a journey through a collection of captivating and quirky stories that showcase the author's keen observation and wit. Written...

Of the eight papers printed here, “Some Eighteenth-Century Men About Town,” “A Forgotten Satirist: ‘Peter Pindar’,” “Sterne’s Eliza,” and “William Beckford, of Fonthill Abbey,” have appeared in the Fortnightly...

In 'Life And Letters Of John Gay (1685-1732), Author of 'The Beggar's Opera,' Lewis Melville delves into the life and work of the lesser-known but influential playwright, John Gay. The book provides an...

At the heart of 'Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, Her Life and Letters (1689-1762)' lies a fascinating exploration of the life and impact of one of the most influential women of the 18th century, through her...

The anthology 'Lady Mary Wortley Montague, Her Life and Letters (1689-1762)' curated by Lewis Melville, presents a rich tapestry of early eighteenth-century literary and personal history, through the...

Lady Mary Wortley Montague, Her Life and Letters (1689-1762) is a biography by Lewis Melville. Lady Montague was an English aristocrat, writer, and poet. A beautiful insight into the lives and societal...